Pork Souviaki With Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Pork Souviaki With Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs trimmed pork shoulder; 1 large onion, cut through the root end into 1/2 inch wedges; 1/2 cup plus 2 T EVOO; 3 T fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving; 2 T chopped fresh oregano; 2 garlic cloves, mashed ot a paste; kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup greek style whole milk yogurt; 1/2 european cucumber, seeded and finely diced; 2 T chopped fresh mint; warm pita, for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs trimmed pork shoulder
1 large onion, cut through the root end into 1/2 inch wedges
1/2 cup plus 2 T EVOO
3 T fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
2 T chopped fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves, mashed ot a paste
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup greek style whole milk yogurt
1/2 european cucumber, seeded and finely diced
2 T chopped fresh mint
warm pita, for serving

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1. In a medium bowl, toss the pork strips and onion weedges with the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped oregano and half of the garlic paste. Season with 1 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of pepper and let stand for 20 minutes.
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2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the yogurt, cucumber, mint and the remaining garlic paste. Season the tzatziki with salt and pepper.
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3. Heat a large cast iron griddle or grill pan until very hot. Add the pork and onion wedges along with any marinade and cook over high heat, turning once or twice, untl the pork and onio are tender, about 10 min. Transfer the pork and onion to plates and serve with the tzatziki, lemon wedges and pita.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs trimmed pork shoulder, 1 large onion, cut through the root end into 1/2 inch wedges, 1/2 cup plus 2 T EVOO, 3 T fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving, and more.

Yes, Pork Souviaki 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.

Pork Souviaki With Tzatziki

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