Vietnamese-Inspired Grilled Lemongrass Pork Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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Tender pork marinated in fragrant lemongrass and spices, grilled to juicy perfection and served with a fresh dipping sauce. This Vietnamese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, lemongrass stalks, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 370 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, thinly sliced into 1/2-inch strips pork shoulder
3, finely minced lemongrass stalks
4 minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1, juiced lime
1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced pork shoulder strips and toss well to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated pork strips onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, distributing evenly.
Step 3: Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until the pork is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Step 4: Remove from grill, squeeze juice of 1 lime over the skewers, and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving alongside steamed jasmine rice or fresh vegetables.