Greece

Souvlaki, made with supermarket ingredients

Name: Souvlaki
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 450 g pork shoulder, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).

25 min2 to wash

3 lazy steps

1
Mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper, then toss with 450 g cubed pork.
2
Thread the marinated pork cubes tightly onto wooden or metal skewers.
3
Grill or sear in a hot skillet for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

How it's eaten in Greece

In Greece, souvlaki is wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and french fries.

Ingredients (serves 2)

pork shoulder, cubed450 g
olive oil2 tbsp
lemon juice2 tbsp
garlic, minced2 cloves
dried oregano1 tbsp
salt1/2 tsp
black pepper1/4 tsp

Authentic ingredients in Greece

pork shoulder, cubed450 g
extra virgin olive oil3 tbsp
fresh lemon juice2 tbsp
garlic cloves, minced3
Greek dried oregano1 tbsp
dried thyme1 tsp
sea salt1 tsp
black pepper1/2 tsp

Optional authentic touch
Marinating the meat overnight deepens the flavor and tenderizes the pork.

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