Pork Souvlaki Skewers
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.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 2 t 35 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Middels
- Per porsjon
- 535 kcal
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 680 gpork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
marinade
- 60 mlolive oil
- 30 mllemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 feddgarlic, minced
- 2 tsdried oregano
- 1 tspaprika
- 0,75 tssalt
- 0,5 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
Utstyr
tongs · grill · large bowl · meat thermometer
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Omtrent 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.
Omtrent 3 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 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.
Omtrent 10 min
- 5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 200-230°C). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Omtrent 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.
Omtrent 15 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender meat.
Per porsjon
Næringsinnhold
- Kalorier
- 534,9kcal
- Protein
- 29,7g
- Karbohydrater
- 2,8g
- Fett
- 44,6g
- Fiber
- 0,7g
- Sukker
- 0,2g
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Hold den god
Store leftover pork souvlaki in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or oven until warmed through, being careful not to overcook and dry out the pork.