Authentic Pork Souvlaki Recipe

Name: Authentic Pork Souvlaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: wooden skewer, 8-inches long; 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, 1-1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 6 pita bread; iceberg lettuce, chopped; Shredded Salad; 3 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded; 1 small white onion, thinly sliced into half moons; 3 large round tomatoes, medium dice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

wooden skewer, 8-inches long
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, 1-1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
6 pita bread
iceberg lettuce, chopped
Shredded Salad
3 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
1 small white onion, thinly sliced into half moons
3 large round tomatoes, medium dice
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
2
In a bowl, toss together pork cubes, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
4
Place 5 pieces of meat on each skewer.
5
Lay on a hot grill and grill slowly (no flame) continuing to brush on marinade, until meat is done.
6
Serve immediately in a pita, topped with shredded salad.
7
For the shredded salad, toss the green leaf lettuce, onion, tomatoes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste in a large bowl, taste and adjust seasonings.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: wooden skewer, 8-inches long, 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, 1-1/2-inch cubes, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Authentic Pork Souvlaki falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Authentic Pork Souvlaki

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