Pork Souvlaki in a Pita with Tzatziki
Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 0:20
Per Serving: 684.8 Calories; 35.0g Fat (46.8% calories from fat); 50.5g Protein; 39.0g Carbohydrate; 125mg Cholesterol; 415mg Sodium
A delicious grilled sandwich for lunch or a light dinner. If you are pressed for time, serve with store bought tzatziki sauce instead of making your own.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless pork loin, 1 1/2" cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 pita bread, halved
Steps:
- Prepare marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme and garlic in a glass dish. Add cubed pork and marinate for 6 hours in refrigerator or overnight.
- Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki by combining yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Chill atleast an hour to blend the flavors.
- Thread the pork onto metal skewers or bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water for 30 minutes.
- Preheat barbecue on HIGH and brush grids with vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Reduce the heat to MEDIUM, and place the pork skewers on the grill. Cook 4-6 minutes per side, turning once.
- Lightly grill each side of the pita bread, place the pork inside the pocket, and serve with tzatziki sauce.
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