Thai-Style Grilled Pork Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Juicy grilled pork skewers marinated in Thai spices, served with a creamy, spicy peanut dipping sauce for a flavorful appetizer or main dish. This Thai-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, soy sauce, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1, finely chopped lemongrass stalk
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp red curry paste
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp, for garnish chopped roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp, chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 finely chopped lemongrass stalk, and 1/2 tsp ground white pepper. Mix until sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb 1-inch cubed pork shoulder to the marinade, toss well to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread marinated pork cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill pork skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/3 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1 tbsp red curry paste, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Stir continuously until smooth and warmed through.
6. Step 6: Serve grilled pork skewers with the spicy peanut sauce on the side, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.