Pork Souvlaki

These tender cuts of meat are marinated in lemon juice, garlic and oregano and grilled for a fantastic smoky flavour.

Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp. olive oil
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 small pork tenderloins (each tenderloin about 3/4 pound)
  • Bio-Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 10 large metal skewers

Marinade:

  • Add olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and oregano to large bowl.
  • Mix to combine.

Directions:

  • Cut pork tenderloin into 1 1/2-inch cubes and add to marinade.
  • Let marinade in fridge, about 1 to 2 hours.
  • Thread pork cubes evenly on large metal skewers.
  • Season the pork with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the grill to medium high.
  • Add souvlaki to grill, turning once.
  • Cook until pork is just cooked through with hint of pink in center, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.

Serve with riced cauliflower or on a bed of mixed greens.

Credit:  Deb Spence

Posted in Phase 1, Recipes.

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