Grilled Colombian-Inspired Citrus Pork Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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Tender pork marinated in a zesty blend of citrus and Colombian spices, grilled to smoky perfection and served on skewers. 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 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
6, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb of 1-inch cubed pork shoulder into the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours to absorb the flavors.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated pork cubes onto 6 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 4: Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning carefully, until the pork is charred at edges and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, juicy and tender.
Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.