Triweekly Spiced Pork Skewers with Citrus Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Juicy pork skewers marinated in a blend of warming spices and finished with a tangy citrus glaze, perfect for grilling three times a week or any festive occasion. This Mediterranean-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 8 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb cubed pork shoulder with 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated pork cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, distributing evenly.
3. Step 3: Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until pork is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Step 5: Brush the citrus glaze generously over the cooked skewers before serving for a bright, tangy finish.