Citrus and Herb-Marinated Grilled Pork Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Juicy pork skewers marinated in a vibrant blend of citrus juice, garlic, and fresh herbs, grilled to smoky perfection. This Mediterranean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 8, soaked in water 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 3/4 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs of 1-inch cubed pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for deeper flavor.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated pork cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until pork is cooked through and edges have a nice char.