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    Souvlaki

    Juicy skewers of oregano-and-lemon marinated pork, grilled over hot coals and wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Souvlaki means “skewer” — chunks of pork or chicken marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano, then grilled over high heat until charred at the edges and juicy within. It is Greece’s most loved street food.

    Serve souvlaki off the skewer with pita, tzatziki, tomato, and onion, or over rice with a Greek salad. The marinade is the soul of the dish, so give the meat time to soak it all in.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; toss with the meat and marinate 2-4 hours, or overnight.
    2. Thread the meat onto the skewers, packing the pieces snugly.
    3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
    4. Grill 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until charred and cooked through.
    5. Rest 5 minutes. Serve with warm pita, tzatziki, tomato, and onion.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Don't move the skewers too often — let a crust form. Wooden skewers soaked in water prevent burning; metal ones work even better.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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