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Grilled pork souvlaki skewers served on a white plate with fresh lemon wedges.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork tenderloin cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
    Whisking minced garlic, olive oil, and herbs for pork souvlaki marinade.
  • Toss the pork cubes in the marinade. Cover and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for best flavor.
    Pork cubes seasoned with garlic and pepper for pork souvlaki.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
    Wooden skewers in a metal pan for pork souvlaki.
  • Thread the marinated pork cubes onto the soaked skewers.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Place the pork skewers on the grill and cook, turning them every few minutes, until they have nice grill marks and the internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 8-12 minutes.
    Raw pork souvlaki skewers seasoned with herbs and garlic.
  • Take the skewers off the grill and allow them to rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm, accompanied by lemon wedges if desired.
    Pork Souvlaki skewers with lemon wedges and lettuce.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 373kcal (19%) Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) Protein: 35g (70%) Fat: 24g (37%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Sodium: 90mg (4%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 0.5g (1%)

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