Grilled Pork Shoulder Skewers
Grilled Pork Shoulder Skewers deliver juicy, smoky bites of marinated pork with a gentle sweetness from brown sugar and a tangy barbecue glaze. A hint of paprika, cumin, and cayenne adds warmth without overwhelming the meat’s richness. Ideal for summer cookouts or casual weeknight dinners, these skewers shine alongside crisp salads, corn on the cob, or buttery rolls.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Pork Shoulder Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 21
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the pork shoulder in half lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
- 2
Place the pork in a mixing bowl; add the onion, garlic, brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and cayenne, and mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
- 3
When you are ready to cook, preheat a charcoal grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Thread the pork slices onto metal skewers, folding any longer pieces in half if needed; press the slices closely together.
- 5
Grill the skewers on the preheated grill, turning often, until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Brush on barbecue sauce and turn the skewers several times until the sauce caramelizes, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Calories 243.29 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 14.35 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 22.69 g 8%
- Total Fat 10.09 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.33 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.52 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 368.54 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 1.44 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 15.8 g --
- Added Sugars 4.36 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 74.09 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.89 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 67.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 16.09 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 8.07 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Pork Shoulder Skewers is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 243.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Pork Shoulder Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Pork Shoulder Skewers?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 243.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Pork Shoulder Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grilled Pork Shoulder Skewers healthy?
- Grilled Pork Shoulder Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 243.29 calories and 14.35 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 368.54 mg (16% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.33 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.36 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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