Grilled Citrus-Honey Pork Skewers with Toasted Cumin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Tender pork skewers marinated in a bright citrus and honey sauce with toasted cumin, perfect for grilling season. This Latin American-inspired grilling 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 320 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tbsp honey
1 tsp ground cumin
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tsp ground cumin, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs of 1-inch cubed pork shoulder to the marinade and toss to coat all pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3 hours.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
Step 4: Thread the marinated pork cubes evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces.
Step 5: Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until pork is nicely charred and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Step 6: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.