CYPRUS SOUVLAKI | KEBAB HOW TO

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than pork.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt with cucumber

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt with cucumber provides a similar flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has health benefits and can be less expensive.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber while flatbread can be less costly.

Marinate pork belly in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper for at least 1 hour.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Thread marinated pork belly onto skewers.

Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.

Warm pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes on each side.

Prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic, and salt.

Slice tomatoes, onions, and lettuce for garnishing.

Assemble the souvlaki by placing grilled pork belly on pita bread.

Top with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.

Fold pita around the filling and serve immediately.

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