EasyGluten-FreeGrilling
Pork Souvlaki with Pita
30 min
4.8 (162 reviews)
By Marco Esposito
GreekGrilledGluten-FreeSummer
Tender pork marinated in lemon, oregano, and olive oil, grilled on skewers and served with warm pita and tzatziki.
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 700g pork shoulder or neck, cut into 3 cm cubes
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- To serve: 4 warm pita breads, tzatziki, sliced tomatoes, red onion, fresh parsley
Method
- 1
Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, and cumin. Season generously. Add the pork and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
- 2
Thread the pork onto metal skewers, packing the pieces snugly together.
- 3
Heat a griddle pan or barbecue to high heat. Cook the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until charred at the edges and cooked through.
- 4
Rest the skewers for 5 minutes.
- 5
Warm the pita breads on the grill for 30 seconds each side.
- 6
Serve the souvlaki on or alongside the pita with tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion, and a squeeze of lemon.
