Souvlaki is a Greek specialty made with tender cuts of meat. In this recipe, pork tenderloin is marinated in a lemony mixture of olive oil and oregano. Serve with rice pilaf and a Greek salad.
Ingredients
- olive oil: 0.25 cup
- soy sauce: 0.25 cup
- medium lemon: 1 piece (juiced)
- garlic: 3 clove (crushed)
- oregano: 1 tsp (dried)
- pork tenderloin: 3 pound (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- medium yellow onions, cut into 1 inch pieces: 2 piece
- medium green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces: 2 piece
- skewers:
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Stages of cooking
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Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Mix oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano together in a large glass bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Add pork, onions, and bell peppers, and stir until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Remove pork and vegetables from marinade and shake off excess; thread onto skewers. Discard remaining marinade. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Cook on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until pork is no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
