Pork souvlaki isn’t one of those fancy, plated meals with ten sauces and a name you can’t pronounce. It’s the kind of food that just hits home. A hot summer grill, the scent of oregano in the air, meat sizzling, juices dripping — yeah, that’s what I’m talking about.

This authentic Greek pork souvlaki recipe brings that exact feeling. It’s bold, full of flavor, and doesn’t waste your time with complicated steps. If you’re looking to make something that feels like a casual Greek taverna in your own backyard, this one’s for you.

Active Time: 20 min
Total Time: About 2 hours (because the marinade needs its moment)
Servings: 4

Ingredients

You won’t need anything fancy. Just real stuff that works together.

• 800 g pork (shoulder or neck works best, cut into thick chunks)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice from a fresh lemon
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano (don’t overdo it)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Skewers — metal or soaked wooden ones

Instructions

Preparation

First, toss all your ingredients (except the pork) into a bowl. Mix it well. Then drop the pork in and coat it like you mean it. Cover and let it sit in the fridge for a while — minimum an hour and a half. More time? Even better. 

The longer it chills, the better the flavor grabs hold. Don’t skip this part.

If you’re tweaking the marinade:

• Splash in a touch of red wine vinegar for extra edge.
• Dial down the garlic if you’re not into bold.

Cooking

Crank the heat up on your grill or grill pan. Let it get hot. Thread the pork onto the skewers, spacing the chunks a little to keep the edges crispy.

Grill them for about 10–12 minutes. Flip every few minutes. You want those nice grill marks and a little char, but keep the inside juicy.

Serving

Time to make it a meal.

Serve hot, right off the grill. Go traditional and pair it with:

• Pita, warmed and slightly toasted
• Fresh tzatziki (don’t use store-bought if you can help it)
• Sliced tomatoes, onions, and maybe cucumber

You can pile it into a pita wrap or serve it open-faced. Either way, it hits the spot.

Nutritional Value Per One Serving

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 290
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Sugars: 0 g
• Protein: 28 g

Tips and Variations

If you want to make it yours without messing up the essence, try this:

• Pork shoulder gives better texture; loin dries out faster.
• Thread in some bell peppers or red onion between meat chunks.
• Cooking indoors? A cast iron pan on high heat does the trick.

You can even bake it if grilling’s not an option — 25 minutes at 220°C, flip halfway. But really, the grill gives it soul. 

Conclusion

This traditional pork souvlaki recipe is one of those meals you don’t forget. It’s simple, loud with flavor, and doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not.

Whether you’re hosting people or just need something legit for dinner, Greek pork souvlaki never lets you down. Fire up that grill and get it going.

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