Souvlaki
Souvlaki is made of small pieces of marinated meat (pork, chicken, or lamb) grilled on skewers and served with pita, fresh vegetables, and tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the souvlaki and the meat marinade
- 1 lb Pork tenderloin (or chicken thighs, lamb, or beef)
- Olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 3 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Dried oregano
- 1 tso Dried thyme (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients for Tzatziki
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 Cucumber grated and excess water squeezed out
- Olive oil extra virgin
- Fresh lemon juice
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill chopped (optional)
Instructions
Marinade
- Cut the meat into small chunks (about 1-inch cubes).In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Add the meat to the marinade and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for more flavor.
Tzatziki
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the chopped dill (if using).
- Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes.
Grill the souvlaki
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated meat onto metal or wooden skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges.
Assemble & serve
- Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes or until slightly toasted.
- Place the grilled souvlaki meat in the center of each pita and top with slices of tomato, red onion, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce.
- Optionally garnish with sweet paprika and wrap up the pita around the filling.
Notes
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the souvlaki on a grill pan or in the oven at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
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