Greek Pork Kabobs Recipes

GREEK-STYLE PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• In a bowl mix the first 9 ingredients until well blended.
• Add in the pork cubes and place into a large resealable bag; seal and refrigerate for 8-24 hours turning the bag occasionally to coat pork cubes evenly with the marinade.
• Remove the pork cubes from the bag and thread on skewers.
• Season the pork cubes with seasoned salt and black pepper.
• Grill over medium-high heat turning occasionally for about 5 minutes or until the pork is cooked to desired doneness.

GREEK OUZO PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients until blended. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a shallow dish; stir in ouzo. Add pork; turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain pork, discarding marinade in dish. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread pork and vegetables. Grill kabobs, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until until pork is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally and basting frequently with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes. If desired, top with additional fresh thyme and rosemary and serve with tzatziki.

MAKE-IT-MINE PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• In a self-sealing plastic bag combine cubed pork, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and Dijon-style mustard (or Chinese Five Spice); seal bag and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
• Prepare medium-hot fire with charcoal or preheat gas to medium high.
• Remove pork from marinade, and discard marinade. Thread pork, sweet peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini alternately onto 8 skewers. Grill kabobs directly over fire, turning to brown evenly, for 5 minutes. Brush kabobs with the melted jelly. Continue to grill for 3 to 10 minutes more or until tender. Let rest 3 minutes before serving.

SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• In a large glass bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, oregano, and garlic; add pork, onions, and green peppers, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thread pork, peppers, and onions onto skewers.
• Lightly oil grate. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning skewers frequently for even cooking.

PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first 8 ingredients; add pork and toss to coat. Seal or cover and refrigerate overnight. , Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients; cover and refrigerate for several hours. Drain pork and discard marinade; thread pork on skewers, leaving a small space between pieces. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink, turning frequently. Serve in pita bread with sauce.

GREEK PORK KEBABS

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, garlic, lemon rind, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add pork and toss until well-coated with marinade. Let stand for 10 to 30 minutes.
• Heat barbecue or oiled grill pan on high heat.
• Thread pork on skewers (if you are using wooden ones, you will need to soak them in water for 30 minutes in advance). Turning occasionally, grill pork for 10 minutes or until browned at the edges and cooked through but still juicy.
• Combine yogurt, garlic and salt in a bowl and stir together.
• Serve pork with yogurt sauce.

GARLIC PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• Stir the stock, cornstarch, brown sugar, ketchup and vinegar in a 1-quart saucepan until the mixture is smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture boils and thickens. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
• Thread alternately the pork, mushrooms and onion onto 4 skewers.
• Lightly oil the grill rack and heat the grill to medium. Grill the kabobs for 20 minutes or until the pork is cooked through, turning and brushing often with the stock mixture. Place 1 tomato onto the end of each skewer.
• Heat the remaining stock mixture over medium heat to a boil. Serve with the kabobs and rice.

GREEK-STYLE ORANGE AND HONEY MARINATED PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix together the rosemary and lemon peels; using a wooden spoon press down on the mixture to release the oils.
• Add in the olive oil, honey, orange juice, lemon juice and garlic, then season with black pepper.
• Add in the pork cubes; stir to coat with the marinade.
• Cover and chill for a minimum of 6 hours.
• Prepare the grill to medium heat.
• Thread the pork onto metal skewers, sliding 1 bay leaf between every two to three cubes.
• Sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the marinade to a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Grill the pork until cooked through, turning the skewers and brushing frequently with the marinade (about 13-15 minutes, it will depend on the size of your pork cubes).
• Arrange the skewers on a platter and serve.

GRILLED GREEK PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix dressing and parsley in large bowl; stir in pork, onion and bell pepper. Thread pork, onion and bell pepper alternately on each of four 15-inch metal skewers, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece. Reserve remaining dressing in bowl.
• Cover and grill kabobs 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning kabobs 2 or 3 times and brushing with dressing during last 5 minutes of grilling, until pork is no longer pink in center. Discard any remaining dressing.