Souvlaki -- Small Skewers of Pork (Cat Cora) |
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Prep Time: 260 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 272 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
wooden skewers, 8-inches long |
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, 1 1/2-inch cubes |
1/2 cup lemon juice |
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped |
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
salt, to taste |
freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
6 pitas |
shredded salad, recipe below |
3 cups shredded green leaf lettuce |
1 small white onion, thinly sliced into half moons |
3 large round tomatoes, medium dice |
1/2 cup olive oil |
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Soak skewers in water for at least 1 hour. In a bowl, toss together pork, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. On the 8-inch skewers place 5 pieces of meat. Lay on a hot grill and grill slowly (no flame) continuing to brush on marinade, until meat is done. Serve immediately in a pita, topped with shredded salad.
2. Shredded Salad:
3. Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl, taste and adjust seasonings.
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