Pork Souvlaki with Tzatziki
3/4 cup sweet and sour sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
Dash of pepper
2 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
6 pita rounds
Tzatziki (Greek dressing for gyros or salads) See recipe below.
In a mixing bowl, combine sweet and sour sauce, olive oil, garlic
green onion, sage and pepper. Add pork cubes and toss well to
coat. Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight.
Thread pork cubes onto skewers
Preheat barbecue or broiler. Cook 15-25 minutes or until internal temperature
reaches 145 degrees. A few minutes before pork is done, place pita bread and
top with tzatziki.
Serves 6
Tzatziki
2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
2 small or 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp dill, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled
In a blender , mix together yogurt, cucumber, olive oil,
lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. Blend until well mixed.
Store in a tightly covered container. Refrigerate for at least one
hour before serving