Grilled Citrus-Lime Pork Skewers with Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Juicy pork cubes marinated in fresh lime and orange juice, grilled to perfection, and served with a vibrant herbaceous chimichurri sauce. This Latin American-inspired pork 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 390 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
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup, packed fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 cup, packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp water
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs cubed pork shoulder and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: While pork marinates, prepare chimichurri by blending 1 cup packed parsley leaves, 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp water in a food processor until finely chopped but not pureed.
3. Step 3: Thread marinated pork cubes onto soaked wooden skewers, dividing evenly.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes total, turning every 3-4 minutes, until pork is cooked through and edges are lightly charred.
5. Step 5: Serve hot pork skewers drizzled with chimichurri sauce for a fresh, zesty finish.