Best Traditional Souvlaki Recipes

SOUVLAKI

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Souvlaki is a Greek specialty made with tender cuts of meat. In this pork kebab recipe, the meat is marinated in a lemony olive oil mixture. Serve with rice pilaf and a Greek salad.

Provided by Abby Benner

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 2h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
skewers

Steps:

In a large glass bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, oregano, and garlic; add pork, onions, and green peppers, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thread pork, peppers, and onions onto skewers.
Lightly oil grate. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning skewers frequently for even cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 353.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

TRADITIONAL SOUVLAKI

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Make and share this Traditional Souvlaki recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories Pork

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lemon, juice of
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium red pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium purple onion, cut into 1 inch cubes

Steps:

Mix together lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, oregano and garlic in a large container.
Add Pork, onions, and peppers mixing well.
Cover the mixture and put in refrigerator for 3 hours.
Using skewers that have been soaked in water thread on peppers, onions, and meat.
Preheat barbecue for medium.
Lightly oil grate.
Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning skewers often.
Cook to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.2, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 118, Sodium 632.3, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 2, Protein 39.1