Grilled Citrus-Marinated Pork Skewers with Cilantro-Lime Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Juicy pork skewers marinated in bright citrus and garlic, grilled to perfection and served alongside fragrant cilantro-lime rice. This Caribbean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, 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 480 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 tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups long grain white rice
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lime zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin cut into 1-inch cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
3. Step 3: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated pork cubes onto the skewers.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the pork skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the edges are lightly charred.
5. Step 5: While the pork cooks, rinse 1.5 cups long grain white rice under cold water until clear. Combine rinsed rice and 3 cups water in a medium pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
6. Step 6: Remove rice from heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and 1 teaspoon lime zest. Serve the grilled pork skewers on a bed of cilantro-lime rice.