Souvlaki Recipe
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Souvlaki

By: Abby Benner 
"Souvlaki is a Greek specialty made with tender cuts of meat. In this pork recipe, the meat is marinated in a lemony olive oil mixture. Serve with rice pilaf and a Greek salad."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (607)

What to Drink?
Wine Tempranillo
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • skewers

Directions

  1. In a large glass bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, oregano, and garlic; add pork, onions, and green peppers, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  2. Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thread pork, peppers, and onions onto skewers.
  3. Lightly oil grate. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning skewers frequently for even cooking.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 189 | Total Fat: 8.1g | Cholesterol: 65mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2003 by JLAMBERT   view full review
Excellent.I served it with my own recipe for tzatziki sauce... 1/2 container sour cream 1/4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by Brian   view full review
As luck would have it, my grill ran out of gas right when I was about to prepare this dish. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2003 by AJAYMC   view full review
My husband and I really enjoyed this dish! I made it a little differently because we don't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2003 by SHADOWMERV   view full review
This recipe is AWESOME! We also served it on warm pita bread with cucumber sauce, called...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2009 by Recipechase   view full review
So there is no soya sauce in traditional souvlaki but this is still a great recipe. If you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by PPERRY0501   view full review
My husband and his friend went NUTS over this. DH practically ran back to the kitchen for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2003 by KELSEYSMOMMY   view full review
EXCELLENT!! This is so flavorful, and leaves the pork so tender! I can't believe how easy it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent recipe! I marinated two pounds of cubed pork tenderloin for about 8 hours and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2007 by Coot   view full review
I have never had Souvlaki but it looked good and had so many rave reviews I had to try it. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2003 by MIKIPACZEK   view full review
Awesome recipe. I used it for a Greek themed dinner - and everyone raved about it. Even...

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