AUTHENTIC PORK SOUVLAKI

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Provided by Pampered chef julie

Categories Pork

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 skewers, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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wooden skewer, 8-inches long
2 lbs 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
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
6 pita bread
iceberg lettuce, chopped
3 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
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 & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
In a bowl, toss together pork cubes, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
Place 5 pieces of meat on each skewer.
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.
For the shredded salad, toss the green leaf lettuce, onion, tomatoes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste in a large bowl, taste and adjust seasonings.