Authentic Pork Souvlaki Recipe

Ingredients for Authentic Pork Souvlaki

• Wooden Skewer
• Boneless Pork Shoulder
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Fresh Oregano
• Fresh Thyme
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Pita Bread
• Iceberg Lettuce
• 5 cups chopped green leaf lettuce
• White Onion
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• Dried Oregano
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper

How to Make Authentic Pork Souvlaki

1. Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
2. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs of cubed pork (or chicken), 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, for maximum flavor.
4. Thread 5-6 pieces of marinated meat onto each skewer.
5. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Grill the skewers for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing frequently with the remaining marinade, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
6. Serve the souvlaki immediately in warm pita bread.
7. Prepare the shredded salad: In a separate bowl, gently toss 5 cups of chopped green leaf lettuce, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8. Add the shredded salad to your pita alongside the souvlaki. Kali Orexi!