Souvlaki – Greek Meat Skewers

Preparation

1. 01

   Step 01

   Cut the pork shoulder into uniform 2–3 cm cubes and place in a large bowl.

2. 02

   Step 02

   For the marinade, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until the salt has dissolved.

3. 03

   Step 03

   Pour the marinade over the meat cubes and toss well to coat each piece evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).

4. 04

   Step 04

   Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes so they don't burn on the grill.

5. 05

   Step 05

   Thread the marinated meat cubes onto the skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces so the heat can circulate evenly. Use about 4–5 pieces per skewer.

6. 06

   Grill over medium-high heat

   Grill the skewers on a preheated grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until the meat is lightly browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside.

7. 07

   Step 07

   Remove the souvlaki from the grill, let rest for 2 minutes, and serve traditionally with pita, tzatziki, tomato slices, and raw onion rings.