Orange and Lime Marinated Grilled Pork Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Juicy pork chunks marinated in a zesty orange and lime blend, grilled to perfection with a hint of smoky char. This Mexican-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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

• 2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 8-10 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add 2 lbs cubed pork shoulder to the marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated pork cubes onto 8-10 soaked wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes total, turning every 3-4 minutes until pork is cooked through and edges have slight charred spots.
5. Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.