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Souvlakia are traditionally wrapped in pita bread and then topped with a variety of condiments - tomato, onion, and of course, the famed tzatziki sauce.
You will need to plan ahead and allow at least 2 – 3 hours for the meat to really absorb the flavors.
This marinade recipe is for a pound of pork shoulder and will yield about 4 (9 inch) skewers. You can multiply it according to your group size.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 fresh lemons
1 tbsp. dried mint
1 tbsp. dried oregano
4 cloves of garlic, smashed and minced finely
1 bay leaf, crumbled into tiny pieces
1 lb. pork shoulder, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 ¼ inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon (for serving)
Preparation:
In a large non-reactive bowl, whisk the marinade ingredients together. Add the pork cubes, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
If using wooden skewers, soak these in a shallow pan filled with water while the meat marinates.
Heat the grill to medium high. Thread the meat on to the skewers (about 6-7 pieces per skewer). Season the pork with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Grill over medium high heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until they are cooked through. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice (with olive oil and oregano mix) on the skewers before serving.
Prep the pitas.
Baste them with olive oil and oregano and heat them up on the grill.
Remove the pork from skewers place in pita with tomato, tzatziki chopped up parsley and onions. French fries are optional.
Enjoy!
You will need to plan ahead and allow at least 2 – 3 hours for the meat to really absorb the flavors.
This marinade recipe is for a pound of pork shoulder and will yield about 4 (9 inch) skewers. You can multiply it according to your group size.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 fresh lemons
1 tbsp. dried mint
1 tbsp. dried oregano
4 cloves of garlic, smashed and minced finely
1 bay leaf, crumbled into tiny pieces
1 lb. pork shoulder, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 ¼ inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon (for serving)
Preparation:
In a large non-reactive bowl, whisk the marinade ingredients together. Add the pork cubes, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
If using wooden skewers, soak these in a shallow pan filled with water while the meat marinates.
Heat the grill to medium high. Thread the meat on to the skewers (about 6-7 pieces per skewer). Season the pork with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Grill over medium high heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until they are cooked through. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice (with olive oil and oregano mix) on the skewers before serving.
Prep the pitas.
Baste them with olive oil and oregano and heat them up on the grill.
Remove the pork from skewers place in pita with tomato, tzatziki chopped up parsley and onions. French fries are optional.
Enjoy!
