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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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