Bursting with flavor, pork souvlaki is a traditional Greek dish that features juicy chunks of marinated pork skewered and grilled to perfection. Whether you're a fan of Greek cuisine or simply looking to switch up your dinner routine, this recipe is sure to become a crowd-pleaser.
Juice the lemon and add the juice to a small bowl.
Peel and mince the garlic and add it to the bowl.
Rinse the herbs and remove the leaves from the stems. Bruise the herbs with a mortar and pestle or cut them with a knife or herb scissors. Add the herbs to the bowl.
Finish the marinade by adding the olive oil and salt to the bowl and combining all of the ingredients.
Prepare the pork
Cube the pork into chunks that will comfortably fit onto a skewer (around 1 inch cubes). Place them in a large bowl.
Pour the marinade over the pork and make sure the meat is well coated in the marinade.
Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of half an hour. Several hours, or overnight, is preferable. (Marinate up to 2 days.)
Cooking the souvlaki
Remove the pork from the marinade and thread the pieces of meat onto metal or wooden skewers.
Heat your grill to medium-high heat, and cook the skewers for around 5 minutes per side until the meat is fully cooked through. (Internal temperature should reach 145ºF/63ºC.)
Notes
The souvlaki marinade can also be used to marinate beef, chicken, or lamb. The marinade has a minimal amount of salt. This allows everyone to salt the finished meat to their liking.
Cooking alternatives
While souvlaki is generally made on a grill, it can also be pan-fried in oil or lard over the stove. (Ideally use a grill pan if you have one available.) In a pinch, and air fryer should also work.
Serving
Souvlaki can be eaten alone or served on pitas or with rice. It pairs well with tzatziki sauce or Greek yogurt.
Make ahead
Souvlaki can be made ahead of time and stored in the marinade in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If you need to make it further in advance, the marinated pork can be frozen until the day you plan on serving it. (Thaw several hours before cooking.)
Reheating
Leftover souvlaki can be reheated in the oven or an air fryer at around 350ºF/180ºC until fully warmed through.