Best Pork Souvlaki With Greek Salad Rice Recipes

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PORK SOUVLAKI



Pork Souvlaki image

So good broiled, wonderful luncheon or dinner with a Greek salad and rice pilaf. adapted from Canadian Living mag. (cook time includes 10 minutes marinating time) The photo shows them in a pita, have tried them both ways in and on, equally good either way, also so good just over rice, preferable brown rice.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin or 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup prepared tzatziki, sauce (make your own, recipe in'zaar)
6 Greek pita breads

Steps:

  • Trim and cut pork into 1 inch cubes.
  • In large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Add pork and stir to coat.
  • Marinate for 10 minutes (make ahead: cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours).
  • evenly thread pork onto six 8 inch skewers; place on foil lined baking sheet.
  • Brush with marinade.
  • Broil 6 inches away from heat, turning halfway through, until just a hint of pink remains inside, about 12 minutes.
  • Spread tzatziki over each pita.
  • Remove pork from skewers and place on pitas; fold over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.9, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 476, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 28.1

PORK SOUVLAKI



Pork Souvlaki image

Seasoned bits of pork or lamb are allowed to season in a Mediterranean marinade for as long as you can stand it! Wonderful with rice and a cucumber and tomato salad. Serve with lemon slices and chopped parsley.

Provided by alsoanurse

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time P1DT25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
½ cup olive oil
½ cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 bay leaves, broken into pieces, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place pork tenderloin cubes into a gallon-sized resealable bag.
  • Stir olive oil, dry white wine, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over pork in the bag and mix well.
  • Let pork marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 day, up to 5 days.
  • Remove pork cubes from marinade and thread onto metal skewers. Place bay leaf pieces between meat cubes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Arrange skewers on the preheated grill. Turn the kabobs and baste with marinade frequently for the first 10 minutes of cooking, then discard marinade. Cook about 5 minutes longer, until pork is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 59.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

AUTHENTIC GREEK PORK SOUVLAKI



Authentic Greek Pork Souvlaki image

Living near the Greek Danforth in Toronto this was a regular restaurant dinner for us . When we moved out to the country we had to start making it ourselves

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

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