Brazilian-Inspired Grilled Pork Skewers with Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

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Juicy pork skewers marinated in garlic and lime, grilled to perfection, and served with a vibrant chimichurri sauce. This Brazilian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, garlic cloves, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (450 g), cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
4, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp water
6, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade. Add 1 lb 1-inch cubed pork shoulder and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare chimichurri by combining 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly and set aside.
Step 3: Thread the marinated pork cubes onto 6 soaked wooden skewers, dividing evenly.
Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until the pork is cooked through and has a nice char.
Step 5: Serve the hot pork skewers drizzled with the chimichurri sauce.