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Pork Souvlaki Skewers

Name: Pork Souvlaki Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 680 g pork shoulder cut into 2.5 cm cubes; 60 ml olive oil; 30 ml lemon juice freshly squeezed; 2 clove garlic minced; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp paprika; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground

These flavorful pork souvlaki skewers are marinated in a blend of olive oil, lemon, garlic, and traditional Greek spices, then grilled to perfection. Serve them with pita bread, tzatziki, and a fresh Greek salad for a complete meal. This recipe captures the essence of classic Greek street food.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 2 hr 35 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 535 kcal

Gluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

680 gpork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm cubes

marinade

60 mlolive oil
30 mllemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 clovegarlic, minced
2 tspdried oregano
1 tsppaprika
0.75 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

tongs · grill · large bowl · meat thermometer

The method

Step by step

1
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
About 2 min
2
Add the cubed pork to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Marinating longer yields more tender and flavorful pork.
3
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before assembling to prevent burning on the grill.
About 30 min
4
Thread the marinated pork cubes onto the soaked skewers, typically 4-5 pieces per skewer, leaving a small space between each piece for even cooking.
About 10 min
5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 200-230°C). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
About 10 min
6
Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and has nice char marks on all sides. The internal temperature should reach 63°C.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your pork cubes and grill temperature.
7
Remove the souvlaki from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender meat.

Per serving

Nutrition

45%Score

Calories: 534.9kcal
Protein: 29.7g
Carbs: 2.8g
Fat: 44.6g
Fibre: 0.7g
Sugar: 0.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover pork souvlaki in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or oven until warmed through, being careful not to overcook and dry out the pork.