Spiced Mezcal and Honey Glazed Pork Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

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Tender pork skewers glazed with a smoky mezcal and honey sauce, highlighted by warm spices and a hint of citrus zest. This Mexican-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs Pork tenderloin, Mezzaro artisanal mezcal, Honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes Pork tenderloin
1/4 cup Mezzaro artisanal mezcal
3 tbsp Honey
1 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Smoked paprika
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Fresh lime zest
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
8 soaked in water for 30 minutes Wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup Mezzaro artisanal mezcal, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp fresh lime zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
Step 2: Add 1 lb cubed pork tenderloin to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated pork cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 4: Grill the pork skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, basting occasionally with leftover marinade, until the pork is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.