Authentic Pork Souvlaki
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Learn how to make traditional Greek pork souvlaki at home. Deliciously marinated in olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Greek oregano, these skewers are grilled to perfection over charcoal for an authentic street-food flavor.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. → Whisk together olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, fresh lemon juice, and lemon pulp to make the marinade. → Cut pork into 1-inch cubes, toss in the marinade, and let sit for at least 30 minutes to a few hours. → Thread the pork onto the skewers and grill over hot charcoal, turning frequently. → Brush with a lemon and olive oil mixture during grilling, control flare-ups with water, and serve hot.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. → Whisk together olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, fresh lemon juice, and lemon pulp to make the marinade. → Cut pork into 1-inch cubes, toss in the marinade, and let sit for at least 30 minutes to a few hours. → Thread the pork onto the skewers and grill over hot charcoal, turning frequently. → Brush with a lemon and olive oil mixture during grilling, control flare-ups with water, and serve hot.
Introduction
Learn how to make traditional Greek pork souvlaki at home. Deliciously marinated in olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Greek oregano, these skewers are grilled to perfection over charcoal for an authentic street-food flavor.
Step 1
Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to an hour to prevent them from catching fire on the grill.
Step 2
In a large bowl, prepare the marinade by combining 2 cups of Greek extra virgin olive oil and 4 heaping tablespoons of dried Greek oregano.
Step 3
Add about 2 tablespoons of salt and fresh cracked black pepper to the marinade mixture.
Step 4
Cut and squeeze the juice of 4 to 6 fresh lemons into the bowl. Toss in some of the lemon pulp (without seeds) to intensify the flavor, then whisk the marinade thoroughly.
Step 5
Prepare the pork. Use a plastic or acrylic cutting board to slice the pork loin down the middle, and then cut it into 1-inch square cubes.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Always soak wooden skewers beforehand so they do not splinter or burn on the open flame.
Avoid bottled lemon juice; fresh lemons provide the necessary acidity and fresh flavor to properly tenderize the pork.
Keep a water spray bottle nearby when grilling over charcoal to instantly douse grease fires and prevent charring.
Do not trim all the fat off the pork; a little fat adds essential flavor and keeps the meat juicy during grilling.
Turn the skewers constantly instead of letting them sit; this mimics the traditional rotisserie method for even cooking.
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