We grill out at every opportunity and our recipe for Grilled Pork Kebabs is fast, easy, and tasty. The last time we used our pork sirloin tip roast we grilled it whole and basted it in a mustard sauce. It turned out delicious. But, this time we wanted to do something a little different. We didn’t have a lot of time to fuss with a recipe so we thought kebabs or spiedini would be ideal. All it takes is a bit of marinade to season the meat and the only effort is threading the cubes onto the skewers. When you’re short on time, see if marinated meat on kebabs don’t solve your problem.
For this recipe, you will need pork sirloin, Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon or lime, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, garlic, fresh ginger, salt, and pepper.
Where did grilled pork kebabs originate?
Spiedini is the Italian for skewered meat grilled over hot coals. When the Middle East conquerors came to Italy they brought with them ingredients and cooking ideas that stayed long after they were gone.
Italians adopted the practice and improved on it — they just put meat on their skewer. 🙂
Pork Kebabs – Spiedini di Maiale Marinating
We’ve been buying the pork sirloin tip roast four-pack at Costco for quite some time. . . . the price is fairly inexpensive compared to other meats.
The marinade for grilled pork kebabs.
The marinade we used was the same one that we used for the London Broil — it is a versatile marinade and very quick to put together. . . . and it’s delicious.
We cut the pork into 1 1/2 inch cubes and let the meat marinate in the refrigerator for about a 1 1/2 hours.
Pork Kebabs – Spiedini di Maiale threaded and Ready to Grill
When we’re ready to start the grill, we thread the cubes on skewers. We like the double skewers because the meat doesn’t slip and if we do anything with vegetables or shrimp the pieces stay put.
Grilled Pork Kebabs – Spiedini di Maiale
We put the meat directly over the hot coals at about 400°F and turn them 2 minutes on each side. If your chunks are bigger you may have to do it every 2 1/2 minutes.
Once the grilled pork kebabs are done, place them on a platter, tent them with foil, and let them rest for several minutes.
Eating well doesn’t take a lot of time or effort – I know that my mamma worked full time, took care of us and yet she cooked excellent meals and fed us very well. . . . my mamma felt that . . . .
. . . .Cuccinare è una forma d’amore {Cooking is a way of showing love}.
It doesn’t matter if we’re cooking in the kitchen or grilling. We really enjoy doing it! We hope you try this recipe.
If you like grilled pork you may enjoy these recipes
Grilled Whole Pork Tenderloin With Peppers over Polenta
Grilled Chipotle Maple Glazed Pork Chops
These recipes are really easy to follow and the pork is always juicy and succulent!
Tutti a tavola è pronto!
Un caro saluto e alla prossima.
Grilled Pork Kebabs – Spiedini di Maiale
Grilled kebabs is certainly a popular entree with most families. You can just thread the meat onto the skewers and they cook in no time at all. You can even get adventuresome with your spiedini and thread vegetables onto the skewer too and choose whatever meat you like. We’d love to know your favorite combinations.
Grilled Pork Kebabs – Spiedini di Maiale – All Our Way
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork sirloin tip roast cubed in 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 Tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice if using lime don’t marinate for very long – it will “cook”
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 Tablespoon peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place pork cubes in large glass baking dish.
- In a small bowl combine mustard, oil lemon or lime juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, ginger, and pepper; using a wire whisk beat well to blend. Pour mixture over pork cubes; turn meat several times to coat well with marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for about 1 to 11/2 hours – if you use lime juice make it only for 1 hour, turning the meat occasionally while in the fridge. Take the pork out of the fridge 1/2 hour before grilling. Thread the cubes on skewers.
- Grill over high heat – 400 F – for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side depending on the size of your pork cubes.
- Place on platter and tent with foil. Allow to rest for five minutes before removing the pork from the skewers.
- Serve with your favorite side and enjoy!
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Aline says
We love grilling too, and these pork kebabs look so perfect!! I need to make them ASAP!
Jenni LeBaron says
These pork kebabs look absolutely mouthwatering and I am in love with this marinade, especially the Dijon mustard! What a delicious way to enjoy pork – I can’t wait to eat this with some grilled veggies!
Amanda says
What a delicious recipe! That mustard marinade adds such amazing flavor. I definitely plan on making these again now that grilling season is back!
Leslie says
I have all the ingredients to make this right now! I’m just waiting on the weather to cooperate so I can grill! Can’t wait!!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
Oh how I wish I had a grill!! I would be making these all the time I swear! These look so good 🙂
Linda says
We grill all the time too and this pork recipe was right up our alley. The marinade was one I hadn’t tried before so it was a nice change of pace. The meat turned out perfect and I served mine alongside some applesauce and baked potato.
Kelly Anthony says
These grilled pork kebabs have me excited about summer and spending time outside by the grill.
Kay says
I love kebabs, but always use lamb or chicken? Not sure why I have never tried using pork before? I have pinned to try soon!
Veena Azmanov says
Kebabs. Vow. I love meat feast any day and so does my family. Super delicious and flavorful.
Heidy McCallum says
These grilled pork kebobs look so tender and juicy! I love kebobs but really look forward to tender juicy tasting meat when making them. I am going to follow this recipe to a T to make sure they turn out as epic looking as yours and taste perfect. I am super excited to see my husband’s face he has been asking for pork kebobs for months now and now he is going to have them!!
Alexis says
Oh these look amazing! I’ll definitely be adding this to our next meal plan. Yummy!
Denise says
Looks yummy Marissa! We have kebabs a lot in the summer and it’s something my whole family likes and it’s quick and easy. Your marinade sounds great and I’ll give it a try next week. Do you think it would be good with chicken?
Arlene Mobley says
These look so good. We grill all year long and I am always looking for new recipes to try.
Veena Azmanov says
I love anything on the grill. As long as it’s a BBQ? Yes, please! I must admit I rarely ever BBQ pork. We do chicken, lamb or beef very often. Sometimes fish when we are lucky to get some fresh. But rarely do pork. This sounds so good. Saving this for later. Love that you captured the smoke on the first shot.
Veena Azmanov says
I love anything on the grill. As long as it’s a BBQ? Yes, please! I must admit I rarely ever BBQ pork. We do chicken, lamb or beef very often. Sometimes fish when we are lucky to get some fresh. But rarely do pork. This sounds so good.
Denay DeGuzman says
These grilled pork kebabs look so scrumptious! As the days of summer are winding down, my husband and I look forward to making this recipe for a backyard BBQ.
Tammy says
That marinade sounds sooo wonderful! What a flavorful dish to end the summer season off with, Marissa! Now I’m dying to grill these up 😀
Marisa Franca says
They are delish!!
Veena Azmanov says
Summer and kebabs are the way to go in my books. We love kebabs in all meat types and this sounds so wonderful. Grilling is summer is like therapy cause I hate being in the kitchen. I marinate the meal and hand it over to the men. For a change, someone else is cooking it.
Jyothi (Jo) says
I love kebabs , one of the most amazing food. The marinate sounds amazing and I’m going to try it with chicken. Do you think it’ll work with chicken ?
Jolina says
We grill and BBQ at every opportunity as well. We get so little summer around here, we take advantage of every single minute 🙂 Your recipe looks super tasty. Perfect for all our Labour Day grilling plans!
Gloria says
We are having a BBQ party this weekend. Kebabs are always a hit. Pork is the perfect “meat on a stick”. Juicy and delicious. I know this would be a crowd pleaser for sure. I better make lots!!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
I have never made kebabs before, but I have always wanted to! First, I will need to buy a grill…
Heather says
What a great summer dish! I love that you use fresh ginger and lime combination .. super refreshing and easy to do.. perfect for summer get together and pool parties too 🙂
Karyn Ryan says
Yummy perfect timing we are having amazing weather at the moment and these pork kebabs are jusr perfect for a bbq and a simple tasty recipe too
Marisa Franca says
Thank you, we are planning on more soon.
Oana Iancu says
OMG! These grilled pork kebabs look out of this world! So juicy and you can almost smell the charcoal flavor coming though the photos. A must try recipe when we’ll have the next barbecue 🙂
Marisa Franca says
Thank you, Oana! Nothing like grilled meat!! It does have great flavor, doesn’t it!!?
Ruchi says
I think i can feel how delicious those kebabs smell! And absolutely agree on Costco meat, prices are great!
Marisa Franca says
Thank you, Ruchi! That pork is such a bargain.
Jyothi (Jo) says
Summer – yay, cause we are grilling. Pork kebabs looks absolutely delicious! The flavors are bang on here
Marisa Franca says
This is such a great way to use basil along with pesto. I hope you enjoy it, Jo!
Veena Azmanov says
You can never go wrong with kebabs. I have never had pork for kebabs yet. We usually make beef, lamb or chicken. I cannot wait to try pork soon. The marinade sounds perfect. Saving this for later. Looks so yum
Marisa Franca says
I bet your kebabs are wonderful, Veena! We’ve made the same ones you have — I bet you have some amazing seasonings for them.
Gloria says
YES…fire up the grill. These sound BBQ party perfect. Great way to feed a hungry crowd. Pork on the grill is so delicious. Love those grill marks….perfection!!
Marisa Franca says
Hello, Gloria! Luckily we have lots of kebab skewers — we’ll be making some for our family very soon.
Claudia Lamascolo says
This grilled pork looks absolutely mouth watering and so tender. With July 4th coming up this would be perfect for all my company!
Marisa Franca says
Hi, Claudia!! They would make a great dish for company. Dining al fresco and having all sorts of yummy sides to go along with it.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Pork on the grill, definitely ups the flavors…yum.
Marisa Franca says
Yes, it does Karen!
Marisa Franca says
Yes, it does Karen!
Madi says
Homemade kebabs are such a great summer meal! I can’t wait to give this version a try this week!
Marisa Franca says
Hi, Madi!! I think you’ll really like the recipe – it’s fast, easy, and delicious!!
Karyn Ryan says
I’m seriously going out to buy a decent BBQ so I can make this recipe.. I love the marinade and your step by step. You always make your recipes look so easy and tasty to make
Marisa Franca says
Hi, Karyn! The pork bites are really tender and tasty! Best of all they’re easy.
Catherine says
I cannot wait to fire up the grill soon! Your kebabs are making me crave that summer bbq! These sound so flavorful and look juicy and delicious!
Susie says
Another delicious recipe..????….Thanks, to you and Honey……Take care……Talk soon
Marisa Franca says
Thank you, Susie! Looking forward to our chat. Sending big hugs!
Veena Azmanov says
I must say I love pork very much but we don’t get pork here in Israel and that makes me want it even more.. if you know what I mean? Kebabs are my all time favorite but I have never had pork kebabs. I bet it tasted awesome.
Natalie says
I wish we have a back garden so we can fire up a grill everyday. This kebabs look beyond delicious. Marinade is also amazing – so flavorful. I know it’s best making these on real grill but I can make these on a grill pan too. Yum. Can’t wait!
Pavani says
That is such a delicious looking kebab recipe. Perfect timing for the grilling season. Love the idea of double skewering.
Jaclyn Anne says
You got me dying to fire up the grill right now! These pork kebabs look grilled to perfection. They will be perfect to make over the weekend – I just need to hit the store to pick up the ingredients!
Claudia Lamascolo says
Oh wow these pork kabobs look and sound delicious. Just in time for the upcoming Holiday and summer fun picnics. I am printing this off for Memorial Day weekend as I was wondering what to use up my pork tenderloin for this is perfect!
Rebecca Hubbell says
I love making kebabs in the summer and the marinade on this recipe is great!
Ciao Chow Linda says
Just in time for summer grilling. I like the marinade you used and will be trying it soon.
Claire says
Oh that first photo!!! It makes me just want to hop outside and start grilling. I can smell that amazing smoke!
And the marinade, I have everything in m cupboard/fridge…..lets get some grilling going on 😀
Rosemary @anitalianinmyktchen says
Hi Marisa, oh how I love grilled meat too, can’t wait to start and I will be making this recipe for sure.
Ps your Mamma was right!:)
Diane says
This recipe looks delicious! Will have to try this soon. I especially love those double skewers—-no dropping meat into the fire!
Jovina Coughlin says
So do I Marisa – foods tastes so good and not a lot of clean up. I especially like pork cooked on the grill and your recipe looks delicious. Will have to make this soom.
Veronica (Roni) says
Your pictures are wonderful…we can almost smell them from the pages :))
Thanks for sharing…
ciao Roni xx
Marisa Franca says
Thank you for your very nice compliment! The pork is really very tasty and as I mentioned before that is one meat that is half-way economical. Love that!!