Pork souvlaki

Serve our speedy pork souvlaki skewers when you’re in need of a quick and easy midweek meal. Serve with flatbreads and yogurt and chilli sauces on the side.

Ingredients
400g lean pork shoulder, cut into 2cm chunks
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tbsp dried oregano
1 lemon, zested and juiced
½ tsp hot paprika
100ml fat-free yogurt
1 small garlic clove, grated
½ cucumber, trimmed and grated
2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into chunks
2 Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated
chilli sauce, to serve (optional)
flatbreads, warmed, to serve (optional)

Method
STEP 1
Put the pork in a large bowl with the oil, oregano, lemon zest and juice and paprika as well as a good pinch of salt. Toss everything together to combine and leave to marinate for 10 mins.

STEP 2
Combine the yogurt, garlic and cucumber together in a bowl. Season with salt and set aside.

STEP 3
Heat the grill to high. Thread the marinated pork and the peppers on four metal skewers, alternating between the pork and peppers as you go. Place on a non-stick baking sheet and grill for 3-4 mins on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.

STEP 4
Serve with the lettuce, yogurt mixture and chilli sauce, and flatbreads, if you like.

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