BBQ Pork Skewers: Juicy Recipes for Easy Summer Grilling
Enjoy these delicious and juicy BBQ pork skewers that are perfect for grilling during the summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Grilling
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and salt.
- Add the cubed pork shoulder to the marinade and ensure all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated pork onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the pork is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add your choice of vegetables to the skewers such as bell peppers or onions.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams