Perfect Grilled Souvlaki

souvlaki skewers on a table with lemon wedges

4.58 from 21 votes

Perfect Grilled Souvlaki - Greek Grilled Pork Kebabs - are delicious, easy grilled pork skewer recipe, that are low calorie, low carb, and bursting with authentic Greek Souvlaki flavor!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Additional Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: greek kabobs, pork souvlaki, souvlaki

Servings:

Calories: 535kcal

Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

5 lbs pork Pork Shoulder, cut into rough 3" cubes
4 tbsp lemon juice and zest zested and juiced
2 tbsp dry oregano
8 garlic cloves diced
2 tbsp garlic powder
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper

Instructions

Cut pork and combine with ingredients and marinade for one to two days.
Remove pork from refrigerator two hours prior to cooking, and bring to room temperature.
Soak wooden skewers for one hour prior to cooking.
In a charcoal grill, light a hot charcoal fire - or preheat a gas grill.
Slide pork cubes onto wet wood skewers.
Cook over hot, charcoal fire, flipping occasionally until 160 degrees F - about 10-15 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving - be careful handling hot wood skewers.
Serve with lemon wedges and tatziki.

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