Traditional Greek Pork souvlaki with Just 5 ingredients!

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more economical.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative.

Marinate pork shoulder overnight in lemon juice and olive oil.

Soak wooden skewers in cold water to prevent burning.

Mix black pepper and oregano together for seasoning.

Cut pork into smaller cubes for faster cooking.

Preheat a strong pan on high heat without adding oil.

Brush the pork cubes with the olive oil and lemon juice mixture before cooking.

Place the pork cubes in the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd them.

Cook the pork cubes until they get some color, then remove the first batch from the pan.

Transfer the remaining pork cubes to a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (about 392°F).

Bake the pork cubes in the oven for 8 minutes.

After 8 minutes, flip the pork cubes and bake for an additional 12 minutes for color.

Brush the pork cubes with the olive oil and lemon juice mixture again before the final bake.

Let the pork cubes rest before serving with pita bread and tzatziki sauce.

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