Grilled Pork Shoulder Skewers

Name: Grilled Pork Shoulder Skewers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Barbecue Sauce; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Brown Sugar; 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 0.25 cup Diced Onion; 1 whole Garlic; 0.5 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 2 tsp Salt; 2 lb Seasoned Pork Shoulder Roast; 0 to taste Shrimp Skewers

Appetizer 🧄Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Gluten-Free Keto 🥩

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

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).