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Souvlaki in Pita Bread

You make souvlaki in pita by cutting pork neck into cubes and marinating them in olive oil, lemon, garlic and oregano for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile you make tzatziki from squeezed cucumber, Greek yogurt and garlic. You thread the marinated meat onto skewers, alternating with onion and pepper, and grill for 8 to 12 minutes until golden. You warm the pita until soft and fill it with the meat, tzatziki and lemon. You serve it with Greek salad.
Příprava: 4h
Vaření: 27min
CELKOVÝ ČAS: 4h 27min
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Ingredients

4portions
For the souvlaki
Tzatziki
For serving

Step by step process

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the pork neck and cut into roughly 3 cm cubes. If you like, also prepare onion and bell pepper - cut them into pieces similar in size to the meat.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add the meat cubes and mix thoroughly in the marinade. Let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, ideally up to 2 hours, to let the meat absorb the flavors.

  3. 3

    Make the tzatziki: lightly salt the coarsely grated cucumber and let it sweat for a few minutes, then squeeze out well. Mix with Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, olive oil, a pinch of salt, pepper and finely chopped dill (optional). Keep refrigerated until serving.

Grilling

  1. 4

    Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.

  2. 5

    Skewer the marinated meat, alternating with chunks of onion or pepper as you go. Grill for about 8-12 minutes, rotating them often, until nicely browned on every side. Be careful not to overcook them so the inside stays juicy.

Serving

  1. 6

    Warm the pita breads briefly on the grill or in a dry pan on both sides so they soften and the pocket puffs up. Let the cooked souvlaki in pita rest for 1-2 minutes away from the heat.

  2. 7

    Tuck the skewers into the warmed pita and add a generous spoonful of chilled tzatziki and a few lemon wedges. Serve with a Greek salad or fresh vegetables on the side.

More tips:

Pork neck is the juiciest choice, but for a lighter version use boneless chicken thigh fillets and shorten grilling by 2-3 minutes.

When mixing lemon juice with the spices, build a liquid base first, then slowly drizzle in olive oil in a thin stream until an emulsion forms. This helps the marinade cling to the meat better.

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Nutritional values

4portions
Energy3 087 kcal
Proteins253 g
Fats132 g
Fiber23 g
Cholesterol569 mg
Sodium6 g
Salt15 g
Carbohydrates224 g

Allergens

1Cereals Containing Gluten
7Milk

Allergens listed with recipes are indicative and may vary depending on the ingredients used.

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