Pork Souvlaki
Pork Souvlaki features tender chunks of marinated pork grilled on skewers for juicy, charred edges and bright Mediterranean flavor. Lemon, oregano, garlic, and white wine infuse the meat, making it perfect straight off the stick or tucked into warm pita with your favorite fixings. Ideal for backyard grilling or a casual weeknight dinner with bold, fresh notes.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Souvlaki, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 65 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the oil, wine, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork, coat it with the marinade, press out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours, or up to 5 days.
- 2
When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Remove the pork from the marinade and shake off any excess. Thread the pork onto metal skewers, tucking broken bay leaves between some pieces. Reserve the marinade for basting.
- 4
Grill the skewers on the preheated grill for 10 minutes, turning and basting frequently. Discard the marinade. Continue grilling until the pork is cooked through and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 248.2 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 20.3 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 6.32 g 2%
- Total Fat 15.25 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 2.82 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.23 mg High 20%
- Sodium 558.24 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 2.01 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 0.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 23.22 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 121.81 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 11.16 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pork Souvlaki is a Greek dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano, Garlic, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 248.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Souvlaki?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pork Souvlaki made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano, Garlic, Lemon, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Pork Souvlaki?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pork Souvlaki?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 248.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Souvlaki easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pork Souvlaki healthy?
- Pork Souvlaki has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 248.2 calories and 20.3 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 558.24 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.82 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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