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Grilled Greek Port Souvlaki on pita breads with a slice of lemon placed on top of the port souvlaki skewers. Tomatoes and sliced red onions placed on the left side of the dish.

Grilled Greek Pork Souvlaki

Written by Published on Updated on September 30, 2025 in BBQ - Grilled, Street Food

Hey there, fellow foodies friends,

If summer in Greece had a scent, it would be the smoky aroma of souvlaki sizzling on a charcoal grill. Take this Grilled Greek Pork Souvlaki recipe for example.  Whether you’re on a beach, in the mountains, or just hanging out on a balcony in the city, souvlaki is the meal. And do you know what the best part is?  It’s so simple to make.  I try to keep things simple, easy, and flavorful when it comes to Greek food recipes, especially during the summertime. No one wants to turn on the oven or spend hours prepping when it’s 35°C or higher outside. That’s why this grilled pork souvlaki is one of my seasonal staples for my meat-loving family and friends.

The first time I ever tried pork souvlaki wasn’t in the States. It was in Greece when I was around 11 years old. We were visiting my grandparents, and one late afternoon, they gathered all the grandkids. My cousins, my mom, and my aunt took us to the local souvlatzidiko in their neighborhood.  I remember the walk clearly. The sun was beginning to set, the air was warm, not warm hotttt, and we were all chatting, laughing, and following the delicious scent of grilled meat through the streets.

That first bite of the tender pork, smoky from the grill, still sizzling as it hit the bread, was everything. Juicy, flavorful, and soaked in fresh lemon juice, it was simple but unforgettable. No fancy presentation, just good food, family, and a moment that’s stayed with me forever.  There was no pita bread back then, thick slices of crusty bread, a bread that was similar to a baguette, and the souvlaki was soaked in plenty of fresh lemon juice. Simple, rustic, and absolutely perfect.

This was way back, many years ago, when I was still eating meat. Though my food choices have changed since then, I still love re-creating the flavors of that day. Now, I turn to fresh veggies, grilled halloumi, and mushrooms. Plant-based options to bring some of those same Greek street food vibes to the table, just with a twist that fits how I eat today.  Because for me, it’s not just about the ingredients, it’s about the feeling, the memory, and the joy of sharing good food with the people you love.

Give this simple Grilled Greek Pork Souvlaki recipe a try and let me know what you think.

Wishing everyone a wonderful morning/afternoon/evening!

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Grilled Greek Port Souvlaki on pita breads with a slice of lemon placed on top of the port souvlaki skewers. Tomatoes and sliced red onions placed on the left side of the dish.

Grilled Greek Pork Souvlaki

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Tender pork marinated in olive oil, oregano, and lemon juice.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, main dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 pieces

Equipment

  • 6 skewers
  • 1 bowl to marinate

Ingredients
  

  • 600/ grams pork fillet chopped into medium cubes (about 1 lb)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1½ tbsp dry oregano
  • 6 pita breads
  • 1 lemon juice
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 2 onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the pork pieces and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • If you're using wooden skewers, like me, soak them in water for 15 minutes.
  • Dip the soaked skewers into the bowl before you start to thread the marinated pork pieces onto the skewers.
  • Grill the souvlaki over medium-high heat for about 30 minutes, turning every few minutes until charred and fully cooked.
  • Brush a little olive oil on both sides of the pita bread and toss it on the grill.
  • Plate with fresh tomatoes and chopped onions, add tzatziki to dip and a slice of lemon. Serve
Keyword Easy recipe, Greek dinner, pork souvlaki

KALI SAS OREXI!! 🙂

Welcome to a small corner of my Greek Heritage. Growing up in New York from Greek parents, was a challenge of its own...but the traditional food, tastes and aromas that my mother cooked always travelled me back to Greece.My mother is a wonderful cook, our house would always have that smell of home cooked food. I remember very clearly that we were only allowed fast food, once a week, that was a huge day for myself and my brother. Jumping up and down in the back car seat, laughing, just being kids. It is true that we all like to eat different foods, taste, smell, even try food that looks different than our regular meals at home and I think that is so natural.In my teens, I was not really into cooking, I enjoyed my magazines after school, listening to music, and just taking a breather. There were times that I would glance at some of my mom's recipes, more out of curiosity than to actually try to cook them. At that time I did not realise that cooking would become my passion one day. Slowly, I would start to look into my mom's recipes a bit more each day and I started to find it interesting as a hobby. Each month I would go into our neighborhood bookstore and pick up my monthly book, until one day I decided to stroll over into the cooking section. That summer was the first time I actually bought a cooking magazine....and I loved it.Cooking and baking started out as a hobby, but now after many years it is my passion. Exploring the cuisines, the spices, the oils, the scents, the variety of smells and tastes that exist. It was and still is an amazing journey without limits.So, come along with me on this adventure, and I hope you enjoy my recipes.Sophie

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