Akrotiri: Cypriot Pork Souvlaki With Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Akrotiri: Cypriot Pork Souvlaki With Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the souvlaki; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about one lemon); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 lb pork shoulder, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 inch cubes; 6 pieces of hot pita bread (pocketless); 1 large tomatoes, diced; 1/2 small red onion, sliced; 1/2 small cucumber, peeled and sliced; 1 cup shredded lettuce; For the tzatziki; 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cucumber, peeled and shredded; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; salt

Servings: persons

For the souvlaki
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about one lemon)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 lb pork shoulder, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 inch cubes
6 pieces of hot pita bread (pocketless)
1 large tomatoes, diced
1/2 small red onion, sliced
1/2 small cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce
For the tzatziki
6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, peeled and shredded
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt

1
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and oregano together in a large bowl. Add the cubed pork and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
2
Thread the pork onto skewers (you can use metal or soaked wooden ones). Cook over hot coals or under the broiler, turning frequently, until nicely blackened but not overcooked.
3
Meanwhile, mix the tzatziki ingredients together in a small bowl.
4
Add the pork to hot pita bread and fold. Top with tomato, onion, cucumber and shredded lettuce. Add about 1 to 2 tablespoons tzatziki to the top of each serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the souvlaki, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about one lemon), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Akrotiri: Cypriot Pork Souvlaki With Tzatziki falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Akrotiri: Cypriot Pork Souvlaki With Tzatziki

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