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grilled pork souvlaki with pita

Grilled Pork Souvlaki with Pita

Authentic and flavorful Greek grilled pork skewers, marinated to perfection and served with warm pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Souvlaki Marinade & Pork
  • 1.5 lbs Pork shoulder (Boston butt) Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
For Serving
  • 8 count Pita bread Large size
  • 1 batch Tzatziki sauce Optional, for topping
  • 1 large Lemon Cut into wedges for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the marinade: In a large non-reactive bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Marinate the pork: Add the cubed pork shoulder to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight, allowing the flavors to fully penetrate the meat.
  3. Skewer the pork: Remove the pork from the marinade and thread the cubes onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers (about 4-5 cubes per skewer).
  4. Grill the skewers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C). Lightly oil the grates. Place the souvlaki skewers on the direct heat and grill for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until the pork is cooked through and has nice char marks (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C).
  5. Warm the pita bread: During the last 2 minutes of grilling, place the pita bread directly on the cooler side of the grill or on a separate griddle for 30 seconds per side until warm and pliable.
  6. Serve immediately: Remove the souvlaki from the skewers (or serve on the skewers) and nestle them inside the warm pita bread. Top generously with tzatziki sauce and serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

If using wooden skewers, ensure they are soaked in water for at least 30 minutes prior to use to prevent burning on the grill. Pork shoulder provides the best flavor and tenderness for this preparation.