Grilled Lemongrass Pork Skewers with Sweet Chili Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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Tender pork marinated in lemongrass and garlic, grilled to perfection and brushed with a sweet-spicy glaze. This Vietnamese-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, lemongrass, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Serves 2 Vietnamese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

300g pork shoulder
3 stalks lemongrass
4 cloves garlic
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp chili flakes
4 stalks green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Trim pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, and place in a bowl. Finely mince 2 stalks lemongrass and 3 garlic cloves; mix with soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
Step 2: Add pork to marinade, toss to coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Thread pork onto skewers, alternating with green onion slices. Brush with reserved marinade.
Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until pork is cooked through and slightly charred.
Step 5: Mix chili flakes into remaining marinade for glaze. Brush onto skewers during the last 2 minutes of grilling until sticky and glossy. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.