Southern Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Tender pork marinated in fragrant lemongrass and grilled to smoky perfection, capturing the bold flavors of Southern Vietnam. This Vietnamese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 31 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, fresh lemongrass stalks, finely minced, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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: 16 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 fresh lemongrass stalks, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 lb cubed pork shoulder with 3 stalks finely minced lemongrass, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil; mix well and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Thread the marinated pork cubes onto 8 soaked bamboo skewers, dividing evenly.
Step 4: Grill the pork skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through, about 12-16 minutes total.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves before serving.