Souvlaki — Greek Pork Skewers

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Souvlaki is Greece’s ultimate street food — cubes of tender pork marinated in lemon, olive oil, and oregano, threaded onto skewers and grilled until caramelized and smoky at the edges. It is the food of celebrations, beach days, and any Tuesday when you need something magnificent. With tzatziki alongside and a Greek salad on the table, this is the meal.

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Ingredients for Souvlaki — Greek Pork Skewers

Souvlaki — Greek Pork Skewers

Souvlaki is Greece's ultimate street food — cubes of tender pork marinated in lemon, olive oil, and oregano, threaded onto skewers and grilled until caramelized and smoky at the edges.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder or tenderloin cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp dried Greek oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and cracked black pepper
  • Fresh lemon wedges and tzatziki to serve

Instructions

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add pork cubes and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Thread pork onto skewers (metal or pre-soaked wooden), about 4-5 pieces per skewer.
  • Heat grill to high. Grill skewers 3-4 minutes per side, turning 3-4 times, until pork is cooked through and edges are caramelized.
  • Rest 3 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and generous tzatziki.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 385kcal | Protein: 38g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 0.5g
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Health Benefits

  • Pork shoulder is rich in B vitamins — especially thiamine, niacin, and B6 — plus zinc, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • The lemon marinade tenderizes the meat while adding vitamin C.
  • Oregano’s rosmarinic acid and carvacrol are powerful antimicrobials and antioxidants.

Pairs Well With

  • Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
  • Horta Vrasta — Greek Wild Greens
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