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Traditional Greek Souvlaki Recipe Video

Souvlaki has become the quintessential Greek dish. You may prepare souvlaki with pork tenderloin, chicken breast, lamb, as well as pork shoulder. It is wonderful in a pita, or served with a side of rice, Greek salad, and tzatziki sauce. If you are planning to serve this dish, be sure to marinate the meat at least 24 hours before you start the barbecue.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time35 Min

Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy

Health IndexAverageServings6

CuisineGreekCourseMain Dish

TasteSavourMethodGrilled

Main IngredientPorkInterest GroupClassic

Ingredients

	Pork tenderloin	4 Pound
	Garlic	1 Clove (5 gm), crushed
	Olive oil	1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
	Salt	1 Teaspoon
	Pepper powder	1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 525 Calories from Fat 256

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 29 g44.2%

Saturated Fat 6.1 g30.3%

Trans Fat 0.1 g

Cholesterol 196.6 mg65.5%

Sodium 481.1 mg20%

Total Carbohydrates 0.82 g0.27%

Dietary Fiber 0.24 g0.95%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 63 g125.2%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 0.73%

Calcium 2.4% Iron 18.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Take a bowl, cut meat and put into it.
2) Take a small bowl add garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, lemon juice, and wine and mix well.
3) Pour this mixture over the meat, making sure that all of the meat is equally coated.
4) Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for at least 24 hours.

MAKING
5) Take skewer and skew the meat, about 4 to 5 pieces of meat per skewer.
6) Once you’ve placed the meat on the grill, fire up the barbecue.
Lower the heat to medium and allow the meat to cook,
turning the meat over after sometime.
7) Let it cook for 20 to 25 minutes.

SERVING
8) Serve it with rice and tzatziki sauce.

Editors Review

If you are game for quintessential Greek dish, then souvlaki will really satisfy. This wonderful dish can be prepared with pork tenderloin, chicken breast, lamb, ors pork shoulder. You can also enjoy with a pita, or serve with a side of rice, Greek salad, and tzatziki sauce. If you are planning to serve this dish, be sure to marinate the meat at least 24 hours before you start the barbecue.