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Souvlaki

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"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."
Souvlaki Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 646 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

What to Drink?
Wine Tempranillo

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 22, 2007 by Alexandra S. 
My dear friends, good morning from Athens. This is a traditional Greek food and not a Chinese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 5, 2003 by JLAMBERT 
Excellent.I served it with my own recipe for tzatziki sauce... 1/2 container sour cream 1/4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2007 by Brian 
As luck would have it, my grill ran out of gas right when I was about to prepare this dish. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 9, 2003 by AJAYMC 
My husband and I really enjoyed this dish! I made it a little differently because we don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 9, 2003 by SHADOWMERV 
This recipe is AWESOME! We also served it on warm pita bread with cucumber sauce, called... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 4, 2003 by KELSEYSMOMMY 
EXCELLENT!! This is so flavorful, and leaves the pork so tender! I can't believe how easy it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2007 by PPERRY0501 
My husband and his friend went NUTS over this. DH practically ran back to the kitchen for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 29, 2007 by Coot226 
I have never had Souvlaki but it looked good and had so many rave reviews I had to try it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 5, 2003 by MIKIPACZEK 
Awesome recipe. I used it for a Greek themed dinner - and everyone raved about it. Even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 16, 2008 by Jennifer 
Delicious flavor but I needed to cook it a little longer. I don't like pink pork. Otherwise,... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Souvlaki

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 189

  • Total Fat: 8.1g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg
  • Sodium: 354mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 24.2g

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