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Authentic Greek souvlaki

Souvlaki gyro with tender pork, Greek pita bread, tzatziki sauce and lots of aromatics.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 529 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

the meat and marinade
  • 1 lbs butterflied boneless porkloin chops sliced in 1/2 inch strips
  • ½ onion thinly sliced
  • 2-3 fresh herb sprigs like rosemary, thyme or oregano.
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper
for the filling
  • 2 ripe tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Greek feta cheese cut in small cubes or crumbled
  • 1/2 onion sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • dried oregano
  • sea salt
  • ½ cup Tzatziki sauce
For serving
  • 8 Greek pita bread
  • extra virgin olive oil to brush the pita

Instructions

marinate the meat
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  1. In a bowl mix fresh herbs, onion slices, olive oil, vinegar, honey, and a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Place meat in a large pan and add the marinade. I like to massage the meat a little with the marinade mixture. Cover with aluminum foil and let it marinate from 3-4 hours to overnight in the fridge.
  2. Take it out of the refrigerator 1/2 hour ahead of cooking so it can get to room temperature.
make the tomato & onion filling
  1. Cut the tomatoes into thin slices, add them to a medium bowl. Add the sliced onion, and the crumbled feta cheese. Season with sea salt to taste. Sprinkle some dried oregano. Drizzle olive oil and a tsp or so of red wine vinegar. 
  2. Mix well but gently and let it sit for at least half an hour ahead of the souvlaki assembly.
cook the meat
  1. Add 2-3 tbs of olive oil to a cast-iron grilling pan or the pan of your choice. Let it heat up almost to the point of smoke. add the meat 2-3 slices at a time. You don't want to add more because the temperature will go down and the meat will boil instead of the grill. 
  2. Cook meat for 2-3 minutes for each side. I always do a test drive; cooking time changes depending on how thin my meat slices are.
right before serving
  1. On the same pan, you cooked your meat, clean it lightly with a paper towel, drizzle a little olive oil and grill the pitas to warm them up. This will allow them to get some of that charred, smoked flavor.
assemble the souvlaki
  1. Take a pita bread, add two-three slices of meat, 2-3 full tablespoons of tomato & onion filling, and 2 tbs of tzatziki. Wrap it up in parchment paper just like they do in Greece and enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on products used.
  • If fresh herbs are not available, just use dried ones. Dry oregano is a staple in Greek cuisine.
  • Make your own Greek pita bread following our popular recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 529kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 421mg (18%) Potassium 652mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 690IU (14%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 153mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 529

% Daily Value*

Calories 529kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 421mg 18%
Potassium 652mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 690IU 14%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 153mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.