Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass Grilled Pork Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Succulent pork marinated in fragrant lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce, then grilled to a smoky finish and served with fresh herbs and dipping sauce. This Vietnamese-inspired barbecue 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced pork shoulder
2, finely minced lemongrass stalks
4 minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
8, soaked in water 30 minutes bamboo skewers
for garnish fresh cilantro
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Stir until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread marinated pork slices onto 8 soaked bamboo skewers, folding meat to fit.
Step 4: Grill pork skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through. Remove from grill and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Step 5: Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.