Lemon-Pepper Pork Souvlaki with Oregano

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Juicy pork cubes marinated in lemon, oregano, and black pepper, grilled to perfection and served with fresh tzatziki and pita bread. This Greek recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork shoulder
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 clove garlic
• to taste salt
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup cucumber
• 1 tbsp fresh dill
• 4 slices pita bread
• 1/4 cup red onion

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 1.5 lbs pork shoulder into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Add 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 clove garlic (minced), and salt; mix well to coat.
2. Step 2: Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour (minimum) or up to 4 hours.
3. Step 3: Prepare tzatziki: whisk 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup cucumber (finely grated), and 1 tbsp fresh dill until smooth.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high. Thread marinated pork onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
5. Step 5: Grill 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until pork is cooked through and has grill marks.
6. Step 6: Serve with 4 slices pita bread, 1/4 cup sliced red onion, and a dollop of tzatziki.