Grilled Banana Leaf Wrapped Pork with Tiki Citrus Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Tender pork marinated in a zesty tiki-inspired citrus glaze, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled for smoky aroma. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 75 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tbsp honey
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
4 large pieces banana leaves (or foil if unavailable)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 3 tbsp honey, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp ground black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs pork shoulder cubes and toss to coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Lay out 4 large banana leaves and divide the marinated pork evenly among them.
Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the pork, then wrap the banana leaves securely around the pork cubes, folding edges to form sealed packets.
Step 4: Place the banana leaf packets on the grill and cook for 25-30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes, until pork is tender and cooked through with a smoky aroma.
Step 5: Remove from grill, carefully unwrap, and serve the pork with extra citrus glaze or fresh lime wedges.