Recipes

Pork

Pork Souvlaki

Ingredients

PORK SOUVLAKI:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cubed
• 4 wooden skewers

TZATZIKI:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 medium English cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint, optional

PITAS:

• 4 whole pita breads
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Description

1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt, oregano, paprika and pepper. Add cubed pork tenderloin; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat grill to 400°.
3. Thread cubed pork tenderloin on skewers; brush with excess marinade. Grill 4-5 minutes per side or until pork is cooked through, brushing with additional marinade as desired; discard remaining marinade.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and mint, if desired. Remove pork from skewers and serve on top of pita bread with tomatoes, red onion and drizzle of tzatziki.