Ingredients
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup Maggi seasoning soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin rice wine
1 apple, diced
1 head garlic, minced
2 onions, chopped
4 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1 to 1.5 inch cubes
2 stems green onions for garnish
Instructions
1-Cut and marinate the pork: Cut the pork shoulder into 1-1.5 inch cubes, keeping some fat, then marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
2-Soak wooden skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning; skip if using metal ones.
3-Thread the skewers: Thread the pork onto skewers with small gaps for even heat circulation; optionally add peppers, onions, or pineapple.
4-Grill over medium-high heat: Grill skewers over direct heat at ~400°F, searing 2-3 minutes per side, then move to indirect heat and cook 12-15 minutes total until internal temp reaches 145°F.
5-Rest and serve: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices, then serve immediately.
Last Step:
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🧂 Don’t oversalt before grilling — the soy sauce in the marinade already provides plenty of salt.
🌡️ Use a meat thermometer and cook to 145°F internal temperature followed by a 3-minute rest for safe, juicy results.
🔥 Sear over high heat for a nice char, then finish over indirect heat so the outside doesn’t burn before the inside cooks through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinate Time: 2-3 hours or overnight
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg