Pork Souvlaki

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + marinate Cook: 15 min.
Yield 4 skewers
Test Kitchen Approved
In our recipe for homemade pork souvlaki, the marinade is the secret sauce that brings the bright Greek flavor.

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

Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts

1 skewer with 1 pita half and 2 tablespoons tzatziki: 637 calories, 32g fat (8g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 1758mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 43g protein.

Pork tenderloin marinates in a sauce filled with aromatic herbs and seasonings like oregano, thyme, garlic and paprika before getting grilled to perfection. Serve the popular Greek dish with a side of tzatziki sauce and pita bread for the whole experience. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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