With antecedents in ancient Greece (references to meat roasted on skewers already in texts by Homer), modern souvlaki became popular as a street food in the 20th century throughout Greece.
Mediterranean
Pork Souvlaki
Greek pork souvlaki with homemade tzatziki, traditional grilled skewers recipe.
- Greece
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- easy
- lactosa
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 390 kcal
- Protein 32 g
- Carbohydrates 24 g
- Fat 18 g
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Pork Souvlaki is a preparation from Greece with easy difficulty. Reserve about 35 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 700 g diced pork shoulder.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Have ready: 2 cloves of garlic.
- Have ready: 1 lemon (juice).
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Marinate meat with oil
Marinate the meat with oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper for at least 2 hours. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
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Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt with grated cucumber…
Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt with grated and drained cucumber, garlic and a splash of oil. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Thread the meat onto wooden or metal skewers.
Thread the meat onto wooden or metal skewers. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Grill or grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes.
Grill or grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
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Heat the pita breads on the same griddle
Heat the pita breads on the same griddle. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Serve the meat inside the pita with tzatziki
Serve the meat inside the pita with tzatziki, tomato and onion. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- If you use wooden skewers, soak them first so they don't burn.
- Marinate the meat for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Variations
- Chicken souvlaki
- Souvlaki without bread, as a dish with Greek salad
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