
Pork Souvlaki: Greek Pork Skewers with Lemon and Oregano
October 18, 2026Greek pork souvlaki: pork shoulder marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic and oregano, grilled and served with pita and tzatziki. Grilling tips and safe temps.
Everyday Greek cooking leans on a short list of flavours: lemon, garlic, dried oregano and plenty of olive oil. These recipes cover the dishes people most often look for, from a slow-baked moussaka and a crisp spanakopita to weeknight pork souvlaki, Greek lemon chicken and keftedes.
For the plate around them, try Greek lemon potatoes, lemon rice or honey glazed carrots. Soup lovers should not miss avgolemono, the egg-lemon soup Greek families make on cold days.
Season them with dried Greek oregano from our Greek oregano collection, cook with Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil, and finish with a pinch of Greek sea salt. Our homemade Greek seasoning keeps the blend ready to use.

Greek pork souvlaki: pork shoulder marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic and oregano, grilled and served with pita and tzatziki. Grilling tips and safe temps.

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