Greek Souvlaki Recipe

Name: Greek Souvlaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder or 1 1/2 lbs pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon dried Greek oregano; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint; coarse salt; freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder or 1 1/2 lbs pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried Greek oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
coarse salt
freshly cracked black pepper

1
Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, mint and black pepper in a bowl& mix well.
2
Add meat, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate; marinate for a minimum of 2 hours but overnight for best results.
3
If using wooden skewers soak them in water overnight or for at least 2 hours.
4
Preheat the grill to medium high.
5
Thread meat evenly onto 4 skewers& season with salt and pepper.
6
Grill skewers 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium or cook a few minutes longer if you prefer well done (6 to 7 minutes).
7
Serve with tzatziki sauce and pita bread.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder or 1 1/2 lbs pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Greek Souvlaki 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.

Greek Souvlaki

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