Ila's Souvlakia

Transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Greece with Ila's Souvlakia, a vibrant dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Succulent pork shoulder or tenderloin is marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dried oregano, then grilled to perfection alongside charred chunks of red onion and bell pepper. Served on warm pita bread and paired with creamy tzatziki, fresh tomatoes, and crisp cucumber slices, this recipe is a deliciously authentic take on the classic Greek street food. Ready in under an hour, it's perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner. Whether you're craving a taste of the Mediterranean or simply love easy, flavorful meals, Ila's Souvlakia will be your new favorite go-to recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Pork shoulder or tenderloin
• 60 ml Olive oil
• 30 ml Lemon juice
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Red onion, cut into chunks
• 1 Bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 8 Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
• 4 Pita bread
• 200 ml Tzatziki sauce
• 2 Tomatoes, sliced
• 1 Cucumber, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork into approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes and set aside in a large bowl.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.

Step 3

Pour the marinade over the pork cubes. Toss the pork to ensure all pieces are well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for enhanced flavor.

Step 4

While the pork marinates, soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.

Step 5

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 6

Thread the marinated pork cubes onto the skewers, alternating with chunks of red onion and bell pepper.

Step 7

Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges.

Step 8

While the meat cooks, warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1-2 minutes per side.

Step 9

Serve the souvlaki on warm pita bread with tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, and cucumber. Optionally, add a sprinkle of fresh oregano or parsley for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1496.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2692.7

Total Fat 174.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.0g
Cholesterol 364.2mg	0%
Sodium 4266.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 27.6g
Protein 128.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325.2mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 3041.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.0%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 24.4%