Greek Style 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 PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix first 9 ingredients. Add pork chops and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.Freeze option: Freeze chops with marinade in a freezer container. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Drain pork, discarding marinade. Grill as directed.

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.

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.

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.

GREEK-STYLE PORK KEBABS

Steps:

• Instructions Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Place pork cubes in a Ziploc bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and toss to coat pork evenly. Open the bag and reseal, removing as much air as possible. Place the pork in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Mix all of the the tzatziki ingredients together in a bowl until well combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Once ready to cook, turn the grill to high heat. Meanwhile, thread the pork cubes onto the skewers alternating with pieces of red onion and green pepper. Grill the pork skewers on high to sear on two sides. Reduce heat to medium and grill until the pork skewers are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Turn 4 times during cooking. Remove the skewers and place on a plate. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. While the pork rests, grill the pita until lightly browned on both sides, about 1 minute per side. To serve, place pita slices on a plate, lay the souvlaki on top, and place a dollop of tzatziki on the side.

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.