Souvlaki -- Small Skewers of Pork
- Wooden Skewers, 8-inches long
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 pitas
- Shredded salad, recipe below
- 3 cups shredded green leaf lettuce
- 1 small white onion, thinly sliced into half moons
- 3 large round tomatoes, medium dice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Soak skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, toss together pork, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
- On the 8-inch skewers place 5 pieces of meat.
- Lay on a hot grill and grill slowly (no flame) continuing to brush on marinade, until meat is done.
- Serve immediately in a pita, topped with shredded salad.
- Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl, taste and adjust seasonings.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cat-cora/souvlaki-small-skewers-of-pork-recipe.html (may not work)