Recipes Meat and Poultry Pork Pork Shoulder Recipes Barbecued Pork Skewers 4.9 (22) 21 Reviews 5 Photos These BBQ pork skewers are perfect for summer entertaining. When you're in the mood for barbecued pork, you have two options: pork ribs or a slowly smoked pork shoulder made into pulled pork. But what if you want something different? In that case, these BBQ pork skewers come highly recommended. And no, we're not just sticking chunks of pork on a stick! This is way more advanced and way more delicious. Garnish with thinly sliced green onion and drizzle with extra barbecue sauce if you like. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on November 26, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 5 5 5 5 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 5 hrs 5 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 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 Directions 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). Recipe Tips You can use pork loin instead of pork shoulder. If using pork loin, shoot for an internal temperature in the center of 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).You can use soaked wooden skewers instead of metal. Skewers can also be broiled under high heat in the oven. I Made It Print 25 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 262 Calories 15g Fat 8g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 262 % Daily Value * Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 5g 26% Cholesterol 73mg 24% Sodium 714mg 31% Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Protein 22g 45% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 30mg 2% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 458mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.