Jan 16, 2012

Pork Souvlaki

Recipe from Sandy Olsen

1 lb boneless pork loin, cut into ½ to ¾-inch cubes
¼ cup olive oil, divided
¼ cup lemon juice, divided
1 tsp crumbled oregano, divided
½ tsp fennel seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt
Pepper
Lemon wedges for garnish

Combine pork, 2 tbls olive oil, 2 tbls lemon juice, and ½ tsp oregano.  Add the fennel seeds, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.  Refrigerate for 1-2 days.  Prepare grill.  Thread meat onto skewers.  Grill, turning several times, to medium doneness.  When the souvlakia is finished, drizzle each with a little of the remaining olive oil and lemon juice; then sprinkle with oregano.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Serve with garnished lemon wedges.