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How to Make Barbecued Pork Skewers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time for firing up the grill and enjoying delicious barbecued treats with family and friends. One of the most popular dishes to cook on the grill is barbecued pork skewers. The combination of juicy pork, smoky barbecue flavor, and charred grill marks makes this dish a crowd-pleaser at any outdoor gathering.

Barbecued pork skewers are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a hot grill, you can create a mouthwate...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) pork shoulder
  • ¼ cup grated onion
  • 1 large clove garlic, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • metal skewers as needed
  • ½ cup prepared barbecue sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Slice pork shoulder in half lengthwise, then slice each half crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
  • Transfer pork to a mixing bowl; add onion, garlic, brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and cayenne, and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat a charcoal grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Weave pork slices onto metal skewers, folding any longer pieces in half as needed; press slices snugly together.
  • Cook skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Brush on barbecue sauce and turn skewers several times until sauce caramelizes, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

    • Nutrition

    262 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 714mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 458mg

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    Grilled recipes
    Asian recipes
    Skewer recipes
    Pork recipes
    Barbecue recipes