Grilled Lemongrass-Marinated Pork Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Tender pork skewers marinated in fragrant lemongrass and Thai spices, grilled to juicy perfection with a slight char and served with a tangy dipping sauce. This Thai recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, lemongrass stalks, minced, garlic cloves, minced 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: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp lemongrass stalks, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
8 bamboo skewers, soaked
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tsp chopped red chili
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb cubed pork shoulder with 2 tbsp minced lemongrass, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground white pepper, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated pork cubes onto 8 soaked bamboo skewers evenly.
Step 3: Grill the pork skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.
Step 4: While grilling, prepare the dipping sauce by whisking together 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 tsp chopped red chili until the sugar dissolves.
Step 5: Serve the grilled pork skewers hot with the tangy lime-cilantro dipping sauce on the side.