Grilled Citrus-Marinated Pork Skewers with Sumac and Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Tender pork skewers marinated in a zesty citrus and sumac blend, grilled to perfection and served with a cooling herbed yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes, lemon juice, orange 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

• 1.5 pounds pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp ground sumac
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup cucumber, finely diced
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons ground sumac, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1.5 pounds pork loin cut into 1-inch cubes and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated pork cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
3. Step 3: Grill the pork skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and has nice grill marks.
4. Step 4: While the pork grills, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber in a small bowl. Mix well and season with a pinch of salt.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled pork skewers hot with a side of the herbed yogurt sauce for dipping.