Grilled Brazilian-Style Pork Skewers with Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Juicy pork skewers marinated in zesty citrus and garlic, grilled to perfection, and served with a bright, herbaceous chimichurri sauce. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, lime juice, fresh, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup lime juice, fresh
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup olive oil for chimichurri
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1.5 pounds pork shoulder cut into 1-inch cubes with 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Thread the marinated pork cubes evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
3. Step 3: Grill the pork skewers for 10-12 minutes total, turning every 3-4 minutes, until the pork is cooked through and has charred edges.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the chimichurri sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/3 cup olive oil until emulsified.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled pork skewers drizzled generously with chimichurri sauce alongside grilled vegetables or rice.