Grilled Brazilian Pork Skewers with Smoky Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Tender pork marinated and grilled on skewers with a smoky chimichurri sauce that brightens every bite. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
3 minced garlic cloves
1.5 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs cubed pork shoulder and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare chimichurri by mixing 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Set aside.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated pork cubes onto soaked wooden skewers.
Step 4: Grill the pork skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until pork is cooked through and has a slight char.
Step 5: Serve the grilled pork skewers hot, drizzled generously with the smoky chimichurri sauce.