BBQ | Grilled Pork Recipe for Souvlaki | Greek/Cypriot Food

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is less expensive.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt provides a similar texture and flavor with fewer calories.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Green onions add freshness, while yellow onions are more economical.

Place pork tenderloin in a bowl.

Grate 1 clove of garlic into the bowl.

Squeeze juice of 1 lemon over the pork.

Add souvlaki mix, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Mix everything together and leave to marinate.

Prepare the grill with charcoal and fire lighter.

Once coals are glowing, lay them out for direct and indirect heat.

Thread marinated pork onto large flat skewers.

Place skewers on the grill over direct heat to char the pork.

Turn the skewers until the pork is cooked and nicely charred, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Move skewers to indirect heat to finish cooking and rest.

Remove souvlaki from the grill and let it rest before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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