Souvlaki with Lemon Potatoes Recipe

Name: Souvlaki with Lemon Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 soaked wooden skewers, at least 6 inches (15 cm) long (see Notes); 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork, cut into chunks 750 g; 1 1/2 lbs small red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed 750 g; 1 tsp salt 5 mL; Fresh lemon wedges; 4 cloves minced garlic; Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated; 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried oregano; 2 tsp (10 mL) sweet paprika

Servings: persons

6 soaked wooden skewers, at least 6 inches (15 cm) long (see Notes)
1 1/2 lbs boneless pork, cut into chunks 750 g
1 1/2 lbs small red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed 750 g
1 tsp salt 5 mL
Fresh lemon wedges
4 cloves minced garlic
Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated
1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried oregano
2 tsp (10 mL) sweet paprika

1
Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, and paprika.
2
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3
Place pork in a large resealable plastic bag.
4
Add marinade.
5
Seal and massage marinade into pork.
6
Set aside.
7
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and add boiling water to barely cover.
8
Add salt, cover loosely and bring to a boil over high heat.
9
Reduce heat and parboil for 10 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
10
Drain well and rinse under cold running water until cooled (make sure potatoes are well cooled before proceeding).
11
Using the tines of a fork, pierce each potato a few times, then transfer to bag with pork.
12
Seal bag and turn and massage to coat pork and potatoes with marinade.
13
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably longer, for up to 12 hours.
14
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
15
Lightly oil grill and preheat to high.
16
Set a colander over a bowl and pour pork mixture into colander, collecting marinade in bowl.
17
Evenly divide pork and potatoes among six skewers.
18
In a small saucepan, bring marinade to a boil.
19
Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
20
Reduce grill heat to medium and grill skewers, turning to brown all over and basting with marinade, for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and pork is just barely pink in the center.
21
Remove from grill and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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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: 6 soaked wooden skewers, at least 6 inches (15 cm) long (see Notes), 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork, cut into chunks 750 g, 1 1/2 lbs small red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed 750 g, 1 tsp salt 5 mL, and more.

Yes, Souvlaki with Lemon Potatoes 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Souvlaki with Lemon Potatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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