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Pork Souvlaki Pita Wraps (with Tzatziki)

Seriously good-tasting Pork Souvlaki (skewers). Wrapped inside pita flatbread along with thick and creamy Tzatziki tomatoes and onions.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 wraps
Calories: 628 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

For The Souvlaki:
  • 1 kilogram / 2.2 lb boneless pork neck
  • 8 Wooden skewers
For The Souvlaki Marinade:
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ⅔ tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ground pepper
For The Wraps:
  • 1 medium-sized tomato
  • 1 small red onion
  • a handful of fresh parsley
  • sweet or hot paprika (depending on your liking)
  • 8 Pita flatbreads you can follow my recipe for making your own healthier homemade Pita
  • 1 batch tzatziki see here how to make it
  • 4 parchment paper sheets
  • OPTIONAL: Aluminum foil

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the ingredients for the wraps. Cut the tomato in half and then into thin slices. Do the same with the onion. Make a batch of Tzatziki by following this recipe. And then place everything in the fridge while you make the Souvlaki.
Marinade The Meat:
  1. First, cut the meat into small cubes, about the size of 3 cm 2.5-inch.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients for the marinade and mix well with a hand whisk.
  3. Add the meat and stir well for the marinade to spread all over. Cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for 1 hour.
  4. Meanwhile, dip the skewers in water for 30 minutes.
Make The Souvlaki:
  1. Thread the meat on the skewers about 5-6 pieces on each skewer. Depending on the size of the skewer and your Pita bread (as the Souvlaki will have to fit in it).
  2. Place all the Souvlaki's (skewers) in a pan and drizzle with just a bit of olive oil. Season with kosher salt on top.
  3. Preheat your grill, grill pan, or griddle on high. Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes. (If you are using a grill pan you may want to reduce heat to medium-high). To sear and brown the skewers properly and keep them nice and juicy on the inside, let them cook without flipping the first 2 minutes on each side. This way you give the meat time to form an outer crust and secure its juices.
Make The Wraps:
  1. Cut the parchment paper sheets in half creating two large rectangles.
  2. Then take one piece of parchment paper and place it on a plate or your working surface. Add a Pita flatbread on top towards the right edge.
  3. Spread a tablespoon of Tzatziki in the center, add 2-3 slices of tomatoes, and unthread a skewer on top. Add a generous sprinkle of chopped parsley and paprika and wrap together By overlapping the right edge of the parchment paper around the bottom of the Pita wrap. And then wrap the left side of the parchment paper on top.
  4. NOTE: You can see step-by-step instructions on how to wrap a Pita, in my Pork Gyros Recipe. Or you can simply secure your wraps with some aluminum foil instead of using parchment paper, which is much easier.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1wrap Calories 628kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 685mg (29%) Potassium 513mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 365IU (7%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 171mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8wraps

Amount Per Serving

Calories 628

% Daily Value*

Serving 1wrap
Calories 628kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 685mg 29%
Potassium 513mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 365IU 7%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

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