Pork Souvlaki

  • 2 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • Fresh oregano
  • 1 ½ tsp dry thyme
  • Kosher salt
  • Cracked pepper
  • Lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cucumber, julienned
  • 1 white onion, cut in half moons
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Pita bread

 

  1. Toss the pork with the lemon juice, 3 tbsp of olive oil, the garlic, 2 tbsp minced oregano, the thyme, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.  Chill overnight.
  2. Heat grill.  Toss the lettuce and the cucumber, with some olive oil and the red wine vinegar.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Mix in 1 tsp oregano.  Set aside.
  3. Thread the meat on skewers, alternating with the onions.  Grill until cooked, basting with the marinade. 
  4. Serve in the warmed pitas with the lettuce mixture. 

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *