Traditional Greek Pork Souvlaki Recipe

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.

Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, and white wine vinegar in a large bowl.

Add the cubed pork tenderloin to the marinade and mix using hands to coat well.

Cover the bowl and let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes before using.

Chop the onion into quarters.

Thread a piece of pork and a slice of onion onto the skewer, alternating until there's an inch left at the bottom.

Preheat the grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Arrange the skewers on the grill, close the lid, and grill for about 12 minutes, rotating the skewers four times.

Season the skewers with salt and pepper halfway through cooking.

Once done, remove the pork from the skewers and serve with warm pita bread and tzatziki sauce.

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