Pork Souvlaki

Name: Pork Souvlaki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 2 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/4 cup olive oil; Juice of 2 lemons; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp dried oregano; Salt and black pepper; 4 pita breads; 1 cup tzatziki; 1 tomato, sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

4 servings20 min prep15 min cookEasy Greece

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Pork Souvlaki

Story updated September 17, 2026

Souvlaki, skewered and grilled meat, has ancient roots in Greece; archaeological finds and references in Homer and Aristophanes suggest Greeks were skewer-grilling meat over open flames millennia before the modern fast-food version became a staple street food in the 20th century.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

2 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper
4 pita breads
1 cup tzatziki
1 tomato, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2Toss pork cubes in the marinade and refrigerate at least 1 hour, or overnight.
3Thread pork onto skewers, discarding excess marinade.
4Grill over high heat, turning occasionally, 12-15 minutes until charred and cooked through.
5Warm the pita breads on the grill for the last minute.
6Fill pitas with souvlaki, tzatziki, tomato, and red onion, and serve.

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