Greek · Lunch & handhelds

Pork souvlaki pita

Name: Pork souvlaki pita
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 wraps
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork neck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar, plus 2 teaspoons for the sauce; 2 teaspoons dried Greek oregano, divided; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 English cucumber, coarsely grated; 1 1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt; 2 garlic cloves, finely grated; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced; 6 thick Greek-style pita breads

Charred Greek pork souvlaki skewers rested over onion and lemon, then wrapped in warm pita with thick tzatziki, tomato, and fresh onion.

About 1 hr 20 minTotal

About 50 minActive

$$Cost

ModerateDifficulty

Makes 6 wraps

Equipment

Use matched long metal skewers; flat shafts keep the stacked food from spinning.
Best reusable skewer set
OXO Good Grips 6-Piece Grilling Skewer Set · 11308000
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Another workable path: Use matched long metal skewers; flat shafts keep the stacked food from spinning.
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How we chose
Research-backed · reviewed Aug 2026
We matched the recipe's paired-skewer structure, then verified the flat stainless design, 13.5-inch length, six-piece count, model 11308000, current manufacturer identity, handling risk, and exact Amazon destination. Kwilt has not cooked al pastor with this set.
OXO Good Grips 6-Piece Grilling Skewer Set · 11308000: The flat 13.5-inch shafts hold the stacked pork and pineapple securely, while six skewers provide the paired supports the recipe calls for without forcing the cook to improvise with short wooden sticks. Trade-off: The metal becomes dangerously hot and the long skewers need drawer or hanging space; use tongs and heat protection throughout cooking and resting.
Another workable path: Use other long, flat stainless skewers in matched pairs; round skewers can work, but the stacked food is more likely to rotate while it browns.
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OXO six-piece grilling-skewer specifications
Amazon exact product listing

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 6 wraps

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork neck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar, plus 2 teaspoons for the sauce
2 teaspoons dried Greek oregano, divided
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 English cucumber, coarsely grated
1 1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
6 thick Greek-style pita breads

Instructions

Mix pork with 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon oregano, honey, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Refrigerate 20 to 60 minutes; a longer acidic soak can make the exterior mealy.
Salt cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt and stand 10 minutes. Squeeze completely dry, then mix with yogurt, garlic, dill, 2 teaspoons vinegar, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Chill.
Thread pork onto with small gaps. Grill over high heat, turning every 2 minutes, until deeply browned and the centers reach 145°F, 8 to 12 minutes.
Put half the sliced onion on a platter. Lay skewers over it, drizzle with remaining lemon juice, and rest 5 minutes before sliding off the pork.
Brush pitas with remaining olive oil, sprinkle with remaining oregano, and warm on the grill. Fill with tzatziki, pork, tomato, remaining raw onion, and remaining salt.

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About this recipe

Souvlaki means meat cooked on a small skewer; pork is a classic Greek choice, served as distinct grilled cubes rather than the stacked and shaved meat of gyro.

Souvlaki means meat cooked on a small skewer. In Greece, pork is a classic choice and the wrapped form commonly includes tomato, onion, and tzatziki. This remains discrete grilled cubes, not the stacked shaved meat of gyro. This Kwilt version follows the reviewed household adaptation: Use flavorful shoulder or neck and the highly reviewed short marinade, preserving the Greek skewer identity and Athens-style pita assembly.

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