Description
Enjoy the delightful taste of Greek Pork Souvlaki Skewers made with marinated pork tenderloin, juicy lemons, and fragrant garlic. Perfect for a quick dinner or a weekend gathering, these skewers are packed with flavor and are simple to prepare, making them an ideal dish for anyone craving homemade deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 3 meyer lemons, divided (or 4 regular lemons)
- ½ cup fruity olive oil
- 6 large cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons oregano
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons italian parsley, minced
Instructions
- Trim the fat from the pork tenderloin and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a gallon-size freezer bag.
- Zest 2 lemons and mix ½ cup olive oil with the juice of 2 meyer lemons or 3 regular lemons in a bowl. Reserve one lemon for the lemon rice. Add 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk together.
- Pour the marinade into the bag with the pork and seal it tightly, ensuring no air remains. Refrigerate for 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. Remove the pork from the marinade and discard the marinade. Thread the marinated pork onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
- Rinse the white rice in cold water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine the rice with 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 20 minutes, then rest for 10 before fluffing with a fork and adding parsley.
- Grill the pork skewers, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through, approximately 10-15 minutes. Let rest covered with foil for 5 minutes, then serve with lemon rice and additional parsley.
Notes
Marinating the pork overnight enhances its flavor and tenderness.
Use metal skewers to prevent wood from burning or soaks wooden skewers for at least 20 minutes to avoid flare-ups while grilling.
Feel free to substitute regular lemons if meyer lemons are not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with rice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg