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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." — Abby Benner

Directions

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.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thread pork, peppers, and onions onto skewers.
Lightly oil grate. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning skewers frequently for even cooking.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 05, 2003

Excellent.I served it with my own recipe for tzatziki sauce... 1/2 container sour cream 1/4 cucumber, shredded and drained 3 cloves garlic, shredded 1 teaspoon dill weed salt to taste Mix, then let sit for an hour and then mix again...very garlicy and yummy...I used it on everything (hamburgers as a topping, dipping sauce, wraps, etc) You will ove it!

—JLAMBERT

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 26, 2011

it was ok, i thought it would be a lil more exotic. we'll probably make it again. i made enough marinade for the vegetables & pork.

—Tosha

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Dec 30, 2007

As luck would have it, my grill ran out of gas right when I was about to prepare this dish. So, a lucky accident occurred thats worth another try! I dumped the entire thing, marinade and all, into a deep, stainless saute pan and sauted everything. I lidded the mixture for the first 3/4 of the cooking time (to ensure that the meat was cooked and the veggies soft). Following this, I increased the heat and removed the lid, thus boiling and thickening the remaining juices. The result was delicious! What was originally the marinade became a thick delicious sauce. The pork was ridiculously tender, and the greek flavor was prevalent throughout. The only thing I will be careful about next time is saltiness. I added the soy, as directed, but then also seasoned the dish and mine came out just a bit too salty.

—Brian

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Aug 09, 2003

My husband and I really enjoyed this dish! I made it a little differently because we don't have a grill... I marinated pork chops & veggies for about 3 hours and then baked them in the marinade at 325 F. Once they were finished baking, I removed the chops & veggies and thickened the marinade with a little cream and flour until I had a nice sauce. Excellent flavor!!

—AJAYMC

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Aug 09, 2003

This recipe is AWESOME! We also served it on warm pita bread with cucumber sauce, called Tzatziki sauce on this website and submitted by Dinah, but I added 1/4 c. of mayo to keep it thicker. It turned out wonderful. I also topped the sandwiches with diced tomatoes. I used 2 lbs. of pork tenderloin (Hormel Always Tender brand) instead of 4 and it made five skewers of meet! And I even ommitted the green peppers. This was plenty for sandwiches. I still made the same amount of marinade and I'm glad I did. The marinade doesn't make that much and it was perfect for two pounds. I added a Greek seasoning, found in supermarkets, to both the marinade and the sauce instead of salt and pepper. Can't remember the name but it's in a yellow with red shaker container. It's a staple in our house. Thanks Abby for a real "keeper."

—SHADOWMERV

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Jul 24, 2009

So there is no soya sauce in traditional souvlaki but this is still a great recipe. If you want the real thing omit the soy sauce. Very simple. There is nothing wrong with adding the soya if you like it. Maybe not authentic but still very good. Give it a try.

—Recipechase

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Dec 12, 2007

My husband and his friend went NUTS over this. DH practically ran back to the kitchen for seconds! The only thing I did differently was I didn't skewer it; just tossed it in a baking dish and baked at 400 for 25 minutes. I served this over rice. Thanks a lot!

—PPERRY0501

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Aug 04, 2003

EXCELLENT!! This is so flavorful, and leaves the pork so tender! I can't believe how easy it is! And this is a very versatile recipe - I have made it with pork, chicken, and beef, and all are great. I have also made it on kabobs on the grill, or as a one-dish entree (stirring the marinaded meat, peppers & onions together and baking in one pan). And you can serve with rice, or in a pita and cucumber sauce. Best part is, nearly everyone likes it - even my kids (5 and 3), who don't like much!! Thanks for sharing.

—KELSEYSMOMMY

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Nutrition

Calories
189 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
4.3 g
1%

Cholesterol
65 mg
22%

Fat
8.1 g
13%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
24.2 g
48%

Sodium
354 mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Souvlaki

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 189
Calories from Fat: 73

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.1g 13 %
Saturated Fat 1.9g 9 %
Cholesterol 65mg 22 %
Sodium 354mg 14 %
** Potassium 467mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.3g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 24.2g 48 %
** Sugars 1.4g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 41 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 14 %
** Thiamin 86 %
** Niacin 86 %
** Vitamin B6 47 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.