Grilled Citrus and Cumin-Marinated Pork Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-31 · Updated 2026-07-31

Juicy pork skewers marinated in a mixture of citrus juice, cumin, and garlic, grilled to perfection and served with a cooling yogurt and herb sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, orange juice, 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 skewers wooden skewers, soaked in water
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs pork shoulder cut into 1-inch cubes and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated pork cubes evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
3. Step 3: Grill the pork skewers for about 10-12 minutes total, turning every 3-4 minutes until the pork is cooked through and lightly charred on the edges.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled pork skewers hot with the herb yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.