World Flavors Cookbook

Souvlaki

Name: Souvlaki
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 600g pork shoulder, cubed; 3 tbsp olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt, pepper; Pita breads, tomato, red onion, tzatziki

Marinated pork or chicken grilled on skewers, served in warm pita with tomato, onion, tzatziki, and a sprinkle of paprika — Greece's beloved street food.

Cuisine: Greece

Ingredients

600g pork shoulder, cubed
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt, pepper
Pita breads, tomato, red onion, tzatziki

Instructions

Marinate pork in olive oil, lemon, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 2 hours.
Thread onto skewers. Grill over high heat 10–12 minutes, turning frequently.
Warm pita on the grill. Assemble wraps with meat, tomato, onion, and tzatziki.