Best 7 Pork Souvlakia Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

**Pork Souvlakia: A Culinary Journey into Greek Flavors**

Pork souvlakia, a delectable Greek dish, tantalizes taste buds with its succulent pork skewers, marinated in a symphony of herbs and spices. Grilled to perfection, the tender pork is complemented by an array of vegetables, such as onions, peppers, and tomatoes, adding vibrant colors and flavors to the skewers. Accompanied by a tangy tzatziki sauce, this dish promises an explosion of flavors, making it a beloved classic in Greek cuisine. Embark on a culinary journey to savor the authentic taste of pork souvlakia, as we present a collection of mouthwatering recipes that capture the essence of this beloved dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

Enjoy your favorite Greek kebab at home with our quick and easy recipe -- swap cubed lamb, chicken, turkey, or extra-firm tofu for pork, if you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup tahini (optional; if not using, substitute Greek yogurt)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 g, Fat 21 g, Protein 20 g

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

PORK SOUVLAKI WITH RADISH TZATZIKI



Pork Souvlaki with Radish Tzatziki image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed, 3/4-inch diced
1 red onion, cut in 1/2-inch wedges through the root end
1 large Holland yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut in 1/2-inch strips
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons), plus extra
Good olive oil
3 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane zester
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 teaspoons roughly chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 warmed pita breads, for serving
Radish Tzatziki, for serving (recipe follows)
Julienned fresh mint leaves, for serving
6 medium radishes, scrubbed and trimmed
2 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane zester
1 1/4 cups plain whole milk Greek yogurt (10 ounces)
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
2 1/2 tablespoons julienned fresh mint leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the pork, red onion, bell pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, oregano, rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a large (1-gallon) plastic storage bag. Press out the air, seal, and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
  • Preheat one very large (14-inch) or two medium (10-inch) dry cast-iron skillets over high heat for 3 minutes. Add the pork and vegetables, including the marinade, spread out, and cook without stirring for 3 minutes. Continue to cook over high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is cooked through but still slightly pink in the middle. Don't overcook the pork or it will be dry!
  • Place 1 warmed pita on each plate. Spoon the pork and vegetables on one half of the pita and place 2 rounded tablespoons of Radish Tzatziki on the other half. Sprinkle with mint, lemon juice, and salt and serve hot.
  • Grate the radishes on a box grater. Place the radishes in a paper towel and squeeze out the liquid. In a medium bowl, combine the radishes, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, scallions, mint, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 12 hours.

CHICKEN AND PORK SOUVLAKI



Chicken and Pork Souvlaki image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 red onions, each sliced into 3 thick slices
2 lemons, sliced in half
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped romaine lettuce, pita and tzatziki, for serving

Steps:

  • For the chicken and pork: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, oregano, salt, Aleppo pepper, black pepper and garlic.
  • Place the chicken and pork into 2 separate mixing bowls. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and the other half over the pork. Marinate, refrigerated, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
  • Remove the chicken and pork from the marinade, allowing excess to drain off. Keeping the chicken and pork on separate skewers, thread 4 pieces of meat onto each skewer towards the top and covering the tip of the skewer.
  • Place the skewers on the direct-heat side of the grill to char on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Then move to the indirect-heat side of the grill, cover with the lid and cook until the chicken and pork are cooked through, about 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160 degrees F and the pork reaches 145 degrees F. Stack the skewers on a platter.
  • For the onions and lemons: Drizzle the onions and lemons with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the direct-heat side of the grill. Cook the lemons until charred, about 3 minutes. Cook the onions until tender, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Add the onions and lemons to the platter with the souvlaki. Serve with romaine, pita and tzatziki.

PORK SOUVLAKI



Pork souvlaki image

Serve our speedy pork souvlaki skewers when you're in need of a quick and easy midweek meal. Serve with flatbreads and yogurt and chilli sauces on the side

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

400g lean pork shoulder, cut into 2cm chunks
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tbsp dried oregano
1 lemon , zested and juiced
½ tsp hot paprika
100ml fat-free yogurt
1 small garlic clove , grated
½ cucumber , trimmed and grated
2 red peppers , deseeded and cut into chunks
2 Little Gem lettuce , leaves separated
chilli sauce , to serve (optional)
flatbreads , warmed, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the pork in a large bowl with the oil, oregano, lemon zest and juice and paprika as well as a good pinch of salt. Toss everything together to combine and leave to marinate for 10 mins.
  • Combine the yogurt, garlic and cucumber together in a bowl. Season with salt and set aside.
  • Heat the grill to high. Thread the marinated pork and the peppers on four metal skewers, alternating between the pork and peppers as you go. Place on a non-stick baking sheet and grill for 3-4 mins on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  • Serve with the lettuce, yogurt mixture and chilli sauce, and flatbreads, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

AUTHENTIC PORK SOUVLAKI



Authentic Pork Souvlaki image

I believe these pork skewers are as close as you'll get to the real Greek style Pork Souvlaki. My family just loves them. It will work just as good with chicken. If you do not have the time to marinate overnight, you can let them sit in the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 hours and it will be just as good.

Provided by Pampered chef julie

Categories     Pork

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 skewers, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

wooden skewer, 8-inches long
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, 1-1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
6 pita bread
iceberg lettuce, chopped
3 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
1 small white onion, thinly sliced into half moons
3 large round tomatoes, medium dice
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality pork shoulder or tenderloin for the souvlakia. This will ensure that the meat is tender and flavorful.
  • Marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help the meat to absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
  • Use a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme for the marinade. This will give the souvlakia a classic Greek flavor.
  • Grill the souvlakia over medium-high heat until it is cooked through. This will take about 10-12 minutes per side.
  • Serve the souvlakia with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a side of Greek salad.

Conclusion:

Pork souvlakia is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your friends and family will love. So fire up the grill and get cooking!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #weeknight     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #for-1-or-2     #very-low-carbs     #main-dish     #pork     #greek     #oven     #european     #broil     #dietary     #low-sodium     #low-carb     #low-in-something     #meat     #equipment     #number-of-servings     #4-hours-or-less

Related Topics