Best Authentic Greek Pork Souvlaki Recipes

Authentic Pork Souvlaki image

Provided by Pampered chef julie

Categories Pork

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 skewers, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

wooden skewer, 8-inches long
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, 1-1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
6 pita bread
iceberg lettuce, chopped
3 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
1 small white onion, thinly sliced into half moons
3 large round tomatoes, medium dice
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
In a bowl, toss together pork cubes, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
Place 5 pieces of meat on each skewer.
Lay on a hot grill and grill slowly (no flame) continuing to brush on marinade, until meat is done.
Serve immediately in a pita, topped with shredded salad.
For the shredded salad, toss the green leaf lettuce, onion, tomatoes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste in a large bowl, taste and adjust seasonings.

Authentic Greek Pork Souvlaki image

Provided by peterjanet72

Categories Pork

Time 8h10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 -2 lb pork tenderloin or 1 -2 lb pork roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 -2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 -2 tablespoon onion, grated
1 cup plain yogurt
1 -2 tablespoon cucumber, grated
1 garlic clove, grated
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Combine Souvlaki ingredients in large freezer bag or baking dish. Let marinate for at least 8 hours stirring up occasionally.
Combine Tzatziki sauce ingredients in a bowl let stand in fridge 8 hrs stirring occasionally.
At dinner time mix lemon butter sauce in small pot, heat just enough to melt butter and let stand. Skewer pork and BBQ until cooked to desired doneness. Serve souvlaki beside Tzatziki sauce with greek salad and plain rice. Pour reheated lemon butter sauce over souvlaki, rice, and salad. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.3, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 224.5, Sodium 381, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 10, Protein 52.8

Souvlaki -- Small Skewers of Pork image

Provided by Cat Cora

Categories appetizer

Time 4h32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 pitas
Shredded Salad, recipe below
3 cups shredded green leaf lettuce
1 small white onion, thinly sliced into half moons
3 large round tomatoes, medium dice
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Soak skewers in water for at least 1 hour. In a bowl, toss together pork, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. On the 8-inch skewers place 5 pieces of meat. Lay on a hot grill and grill slowly (no flame) continuing to brush on marinade, until meat is done. Serve immediately in a pita, topped with Shredded Salad.
Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl, taste and adjust seasonings.