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Delicious Greek souvlaki with tomatoes, onions, and dill on pita, served on a decorative blue and white plate.

Greek-inspired Pork Neck Souvlaki with Grilled Pita and Homemade Tzatziki

The most incredible Greek-inspired Pork Neck Souvlaki with Grilled Pita and homemade tzatziki, all prepared over live fire on the Island of Poros, Greece
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Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Mezze
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: greece, greek, greek cuisine, pita, poros, souvlaki, taztziki
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 600kcal

Equipment

  • 12 metal or wooden skewers

Ingredients

For the Pork Neck Souvlaki:

  • 3 lbs pork neck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh tomato chopped, to garnish
  • Pickled onion to garnish
  • Feta cheese to garnish

For the Grilled Pita:

  • 4-8 fresh pita bread rounds
  • Olive oil
  • Sea salt and pepper

For the Homemade Tzatziki:

  • 1.5 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber seeds removed, grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zest only
  • 1 orange, zest only
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the pork cubes, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat 20 minutes prior to cooking. Adjust top and bottom vents until the grill settles near 450F.
  • Thread the marinated pork cubes onto skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece. This allows for even cooking and ensures a beautiful char on the outside.
  • Place the pork skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and nicely charred on the outside.
  • While the pork is grilling, prepare the tzatziki. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Lightly brush the pita bread rounds with olive oil and place them on the grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are warm and have nice grill marks.
  • Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, carefully slide the pork cubes off the skewers.
  • Serve the grilled pork neck souvlaki with the grilled pita bread and a generous dollop of homemade tzatziki. Garnish with tomato, pickled onion, feta, and additional fresh dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1souvlaki | Calories: 600kcal
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