PORK TENDERLOIN SOUVLAKI

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After eating Greek food in Greece it has changed my mind on how its done here in the states. this is a great recipe and about as close to authentic as you can get.

Provided by Lou Kostura

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pork tenderloin
4 clove garlic minced
1/4 c olive oil
1 lemon, fresh juiced
2 Tbsp oregano, greek dried
2 roma tomato, seeded and sliced
1/2 onion, red sliced thin
1/2 cucumber, slicec
1 c tzatkizi sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Butterfly tenderloin and cut in long 3/4" x 1/4" thick strips. Cut strips in half if to long
  • 2. Marinade pork in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano for at least 1 hour
  • 3. put strips on skewers and grill on medium heat for roughly 4 minutes a side. watch meat closely as oil will cause flare ups if heat is too high.
  • 4. cut your onions, tomato, and cucumber
  • 5. warm pita slightly on grill or in microwave
  • 6. add a layer of tzatziki to pita, add meat, tomato, onion, cucumber slices and a little more tzatziki on top. enjoy
  • 7. homemade tzatziki recipe also available

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