Pork Souvlaki Skewers

Pork souvlaki to go with my posts of pita bread and Tzatziki! These juicy skewers can be made with chicken or beef as well. I hope you try them and enjoy them as much as we did!


For the marinade

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1pound pork tenderloin
1 red onion chopped into medium sized chunks (for between meat on skewers)
1 dozen wooden skewers (soaked in water for 1 hour)


Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Place pork cubes in a plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and toss to coat pork evenly with the marinade, then open the bag and reseal, removing as much air as possible. Place the pork in the refrigerator for at least two hours to overnight. (We left ours for 3 days)!

  To assemble skewers add a piece of pork, follow with a piece of onion and repeat with a few more.

  Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. You can use an outdoor grill as well.

Grill the pork skewers until they browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8 minutes, turning once during cooking. Remove the skewers to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve with warm pita bread and Tzatziki sauce.