Pork Souvlaki Skewers

Name: Pork Souvlaki Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 700 g, cut into 3 cm cubes boneless pork shoulder; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1, juiced, plus wedges to serve lemon; 3 cloves, grated garlic; 2 tsp dried Greek oregano; 1 tsp sweet paprika; to taste fine sea salt and black pepper; 8 wooden or metal skewers

The Athenian street classic — cubes of pork shoulder marinated in lemon, oregano, and olive oil, then grilled fast over high heat until the edges char and the centers stay juicy.

gluten-free
dairy-free
nut-free
egg-free
high-protein
low-carb
contains-meat

Ingredients

boneless pork shoulder700 g, cut into 3 cm cubes
extra-virgin olive oil4 tbsp
lemon1, juiced, plus wedges to serve
garlic3 cloves, grated
dried Greek oregano2 tsp
sweet paprika1 tsp
fine sea salt and black pepperto taste
wooden or metal skewers8

Steps

Whisk and marinate the pork.
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the pork and toss to coat.
Marinate the pork.
Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
Thread pork cubes onto skewers.
Thread the cubes snugly onto skewers — pressed-together meat stays juicier than spaced cubes.
Grill the skewers over high heat.
Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Cook the skewers 3 minutes per side, turning four times, until charred outside and just cooked through.
Rest and serve the skewers.
Rest 3 minutes under foil, then serve with lemon wedges, warm pita, and tzatziki.

Nutrition

Nutrition, per serving. 320 calories. Protein 32.5 grams, 41 percent. Carbs 1.3 grams, 2 percent. Fat 20.2 grams, 57 percent. Fiber 0.3 grams, sugar 0.3 grams, saturated fat 6.5 grams, sodium 210 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.