Make pork souvlaki with tzatziki at home with this 4-step recipe

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

plain yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and healthier, while sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut pork tenderloin into cubes and place in a zip-top bag.

Add olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bag.

Remove as much air as possible from the bag and massage the marinade into the meat.

Marinate in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 2 hours if short on time.

Prepare tzatziki by finely chopping cucumber and mixing it with Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Let the tzatziki sit in the fridge overnight to develop flavor.

After marinating, place the pork on a grill pan.

Cook the pork for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping it after 6 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Once cooked, serve the pork on top of tzatziki and sprinkle with sea salt.

Serve with pita bread.

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