Name: Pho Thien Vietnamese Kitchen - Auroras GRILLED PORK SKEWER Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tbs olive oil; 2 tbs soy sauce; 1 tbs fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp honey; 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 cloves); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 0.5 cups red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 0.5 cups yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 small); 0.5 cups zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 8 each wooden or metal skewers (8–10 inches); 2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped; 4 each lemon wedges; 0.25 tsp flaky sea salt (optional)

Method

Pork & Marinade

1
Prepare pork
Trim excess fat from pork shoulder and cut into roughly 1-inch uniform cubes so they cook evenly. Pat pieces dry with paper towels.
2
Make marinade
In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper until combined.
3
Place pork cubes in a resealable plastic bag or shallow container. Pour marinade over pork, toss to coat all pieces, press out excess air, and refrigerate. Marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours (no more than 6 hours to avoid texture change from acid). If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before assembling to prevent burning.

Vegetables & Skewers

4
Preheat grill
When ready to cook, preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, about 400–425°F (200–220°C). If using a grill pan or broiler, preheat accordingly.
5
Assemble skewers
Thread marinated pork cubes onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for even heat circulation. Alternate with red bell pepper pieces, onion chunks, and zucchini rounds so each skewer has an even mix. Aim for 5–6 pork cubes and 4–6 vegetable pieces per skewer depending on size. Reserve remaining marinade.
6
Oil the grill
Brush grill grates lightly with oil or use a high-heat spray to prevent sticking. If using a grill pan, rub a little oil on the pan surface.

Grilling & Finish

7
Grill skewers
Place skewers on the hot grill. Cook 3–4 minutes without moving to develop a good sear, then rotate and cook another 3–4 minutes. Continue turning every 2–3 minutes so all sides brown evenly. Total cooking time should be about 10–12 minutes, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Brush with reserved marinade during the last 2 minutes of cooking if desired (bring reserved marinade to a boil for 1 minute if it contacted raw pork; otherwise use as-is).
8
Rest
Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes so juices redistribute. This also finishes carryover cooking to reach final safe temperature.
9
Serve
Transfer skewers to a platter. Sprinkle chopped parsley and a pinch of flaky sea salt if using. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the pork.

Grilled Pork Skewer Recipe

Ingredients

Pork & Marinade

Vegetables & Skewers

Finish & Garnish

Method

Pork & Marinade

Prepare pork

Make marinade

Vegetables & Skewers

Preheat grill

Assemble skewers

Oil the grill

Grilling & Finish

Grill skewers

Rest

Serve

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