Latin American Grilled Pork Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

Juicy grilled pork skewers marinated with garlic and citrus, served alongside a vibrant herbaceous chimichurri sauce. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, lime juice, olive oil 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup olive oil (for chimichurri)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb cubed pork shoulder with 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well to coat and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated pork cubes onto the skewers evenly.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the pork skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until the meat is cooked through and has nice char marks.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare chimichurri sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/3 cup olive oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled pork skewers hot with generous spoonfuls of chimichurri sauce on top or on the side.