Grilled Pork Souvlaki with Lemon and Rosemary

Pork Souvlaki Recipe

Category: Main Dishes

Serves: 4

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Pork souvlaki is a delightful Mediterranean dish that brings tender, flavorful pork skewers to life. This recipe infuses the pork with the bright zest of lemon, the aromatic warmth of rosemary, and a fragrant mix of oregano and olive oil. Ideal for grilling, these skewers are perfect for a sunny day or any outdoor meal, offering the perfect balance between juicy meat and a crispy exterior. Here’s how you can make this irresistible dish in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade:
   To start making the pork souvlaki, you’ll first need to prepare the marinade that will tenderize and infuse the pork with flavors. In a rectangular baking dish (approximately 23×35 cm), combine the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, fresh rosemary (finely chopped), and dried oregano. Season generously with sea salt and black pepper to taste.

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2. Cut and Prepare the Pork:
   Next, take the pork loin and cut it into approximately 2 cm thick cubes. Each cube should weigh around 15 grams. If you’d like to be precise, you should have about 12 cubes, enough to make 12 skewers.

3. Assemble the Skewers:
   Now, take wooden skewers (about 20 cm in length) and thread the pork cubes onto them. Each skewer should hold about 5 pieces of meat. This will give you a total of 12 skewers, perfect for grilling.

4. Marinate the Pork:
   Place the assembled skewers into the marinade you prepared earlier. Ensure that the pork is well-coated in the marinade, then cover the dish with plastic wrap. Let the pork marinate for at least 30 minutes (or longer if you have the time) to allow the flavors to meld and penetrate the meat.

5. Grill the Souvlaki:
   Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat until it’s smoking hot. Place the skewers onto the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, ensuring the pork is golden brown on the outside while remaining tender and juicy inside. You should see the characteristic grill marks and the pork should be cooked through but still moist. The total cooking time is approximately 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your pork cubes.

6. Serve:
   Once the pork souvlaki is grilled to perfection, remove the skewers from the grill. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, a fresh Greek salad, or a light tzatziki sauce for dipping.

Tips for Perfect Pork Souvlaki

• Marinating Time: For best results, marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight, to fully infuse the flavors.
• Grilling: Be sure to let the grill pan heat up fully before cooking, as this will help you achieve a nice, crispy exterior on the pork skewers.
• Customization: Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste. Adding a pinch of chili flakes or garlic powder can give the souvlaki an extra kick.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

This easy-to-make pork souvlaki is bursting with Mediterranean flavors, and the grilling method ensures that the pork remains tender while developing a satisfying crispy exterior. It’s the perfect meal for a quick weeknight dinner, a weekend barbecue, or a light, flavorful meal any time of the year!