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Souvlaki-Inspired Pork Skewers

Souvlaki-Inspired Pork Skewers

By Dimitri DemopolousOctober 18, 2023

  • Makes
    4 servings
  • Cook Time
    30 minutes

In Greece, skewers of garlicky grilled meat called souvlaki are sold on street corners, in restaurants and at the beach. Inspired by the ubiquitous snack, our broiler-cooked iteration incorporates sweet-tart tomatoes, which blister and char in the oven. Zucchini cut into chunks works nicely, too—or even a combination. A yogurt marinade isn’t traditional for pork souvlaki, but we like the tenderizing effect it has on the meat. It also makes a creamy, tangy sauce. Serve with rice, orzo pilaf or warmed pita bread.

Ingredients
  • ¾

    cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt

  • 2

    tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2

    tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1

    tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

  • 3

    medium garlic cloves, finely grated

  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper

  • 1¼

    pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch chunks

  • 8

    Campari or cocktail tomatoes (about 1½ inches) OR 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into ½-inch pieces OR a combination

Step 1

Set a wire rack in a broiler-safe rimmed baking sheet and mist it with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, vinegar, oil, oregano, garlic and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Measure ¼ cup of the mixture into a small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon water; set aside for serving.

Step 2

Add the pork to the medium bowl and mix until evenly coated. Thread the pork, alternating with the tomatoes, onto four 8- to 10-inch metal skewers. Place the skewers on the prepared rack, spacing them evenly apart. Let stand at room temperature while the broiler heats.

Step 3

Heat the broiler with a rack about 4 inches from the element. Broil the skewers until lightly charred, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip and broil until charred on the second sides, another 4 to 6 minutes. Serve with the yogurt sauce.

Step 4

Optional garnish: Lemon wedges

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