Best 8 Pork Souvlaki Recipes

PORK SOUVLAKI

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.

SOUVLAKI MARINADE (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK AND/OR LAMB)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into the zipper bag.
• Add meat of choice.
• Refrigerate for up to 24 hours, turning occasionally to coat meat evenly.
• Reserve marinade to brush on meat while grilling.

AUTHENTIC PORK SOUVLAKI

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.

PORK SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine pork, oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 8 hours).
• In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, cup lemon juice, tahini (if using), and 1 to 2 tablespoons water (sauce should have the consistency of heavy cream).
• Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Thread pork cubes onto 8 metal skewers. Grill until brown on all sides and cooked through, about 12 minutes. Serve souvlaki with yogurt sauce and lemon wedges.

GARLICKY CHICKEN OR PORK SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• Combine everything but chicken or pork, and whisk well. Place chicken in a seal able container, and marinate overnight to 24 hours.
• Soak skewers 30 minutes in water (so they won't burn.).
• Skewer meat.
• BBQ or bake in oven until done (oven is 375 for 30-40 minutes.).

KITTENCAL'S GREEK SOUVLAKI (GRILLED SKEWERED LAMB OR PORK)

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together red wine, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, seasoning salt and pepper.
• Place the lamb in a large glass bowl.
• Pour the wine sauce over the lamb; toss to coat well.
• Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, tossing occasionally with a wooden spoon.
• Lightly oil the grill and preheat.
• Remove the lamb from the marinade (discard marinade).
• Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading.
• Thread the lamb, mushrooms, onion chunks and cherry tomatoes among the skewers (thread anyway you desire).
• Brush JUST the veggies with olive oil and season lamb and the veggies lightly with white salt (and pepper if desired).
• Grill until the lamb until it is medium-rare and lightly charred (about 8 minutes, rotating to cook until evenly browned).
• Serve the grilled lamb with toasted pitas and tzatzika sauce if desired.
• DELICIOUS!

LAMB OR PORK SOUVLAKI WITH FRESH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Soak skewers in water overnight. It makes it a lot easier to skewer the meat and the meat has to marinate overnight anyway.
• Cut lamb or pork into 2" cubes. Place cubes in a re-sealable freezer bag. Combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, rosemary, salt, pepper, lemon juice and red wine in a small bowl.
• Pour olive oil mixture over meat in freezer bag. Seal bag and squish around until meat cubes are coated. Place in fridge overnight.
• Chop red onion into eighths. You will have 8 chunks. Cut peppers into large chunks. Cover and let stand in fridge.
• When making dinner: Preheat BBQ to med (approx 350º F).
• Thread skewers with the meat and vegetables, alternating meat cubes with the vegetables.
• Place skewers on BBQ. Baste skewers with any remaining marinade. Grill to desired doneness (approx 10 minutes).

PORK SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• Mix marinade ingredients in plastic bag.
• Add pork cubes.
• Toss to thoroughly coat.
• Marinate a minimum of 30 min at room temp or much longer in the fridge. Turn occaisionally.
• Thread on skewers.
• Broil or grill 6 minutes per side, turning once.
• Serve with rice or pita pockets & tzatziki sauce.