Ingredients

1 cup white vinegar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 pound cubed fully cooked ham1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-in. slices2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 tablespoon water2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium onion, cut into wedges16 cherry tomatoes1-1/2 cups pineapple chunks

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine vinegar and brown sugar. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add ham and sausage. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.

Place sweet potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until tender.

Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the ham, sausage, sweet potatoes, green peppers, onion, tomatoes and pineapple.

Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.