Easy Pork Souvlaki
This mouth-watering souvlaki made with juicy, smoky pieces of tender pork grilled on skewers is perfect for a BBQ party or a quick dinner. Traditionally, souvlaki is served in a pita wrap, garnished with slices of tomatoes, fresh salad and a yoghurt dip. Enjoy Greek street food in the comfort of your home with this easy recipe.
Equipment
- a barbecue or a griddle pan
Ingredients
For the skewers
- 700 g boneless pork neck
For the marinade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove of garlic crashed
- 1 lemon juiced
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Remove any sinews from the meat and cut it into 2.5 -3 cm cubes.
- Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a bowl, stir to mix them well.
- Place the cubes of meat in the bowl with the marinade and stir to coat them in the marinade well, then transfer the meat and the marinade to a large freezer bag with a zip. Massage the meat with the marinade through the plastic. Leave the meat to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
- Thread the meat on skewers loosely.
- Grill the meat on a BBQ or a griddle for 10-15 minutes. Turn the skewers occasionally for the meat to cook evenly.
- Serve the pork souvlaki on a lightly toasted pita bread and garnish it with a tzatziki dip or a garlic dip and a fresh salad.