Grilled Citrus-Lime Pork Skewers with Fresh Herb Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Juicy pork skewers marinated in zesty citrus and lime, grilled to perfection, and served with a bright, herbaceous chimichurri sauce. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb cubed pork shoulder and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the chimichurri by combining 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 minced garlic clove (optional for chimichurri), 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated pork cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, dividing evenly.
4. Step 4: Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning until the pork is cooked through and nicely charred.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled pork skewers hot with a generous spoonful of fresh herb chimichurri on top or on the side.