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Pork Souvlaki
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 6
So good broiled, wonderful luncheon or dinner with a Greek salad and rice pilaf. adapted from Canadian Living mag. (cook time includes 10 minutes marinating time) The photo shows them in a pita, have tried them both ways in and on, equally good either way, also so good just over rice, preferable brown rice.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin or 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup prepared tzatziki, sauce (make your own, recipe in'zaar)
6 greek pita breads
Directions:
1. Trim and cut pork into 1 inch cubes.
2. In large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
3. Add pork and stir to coat.
4. Marinate for 10 minutes (make ahead: cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours).
5. evenly thread pork onto six 8 inch skewers; place on foil lined baking sheet.
6. Brush with marinade.
7. Broil 6 inches away from heat, turning halfway through, until just a hint of pink remains inside, about 12 minutes.
8. Spread tzatziki over each pita.
9. Remove pork from skewers and place on pitas; fold over.
By RecipeOfHealth.com