Pork Skewers with Feta Mint Tzatziki Recipe

Pork Skewers with Feta-Mint Tzatziki

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless pork, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips or cubes
• 2 whole oranges, cut into wedges for the skewers
• 3 whole lemons, cut into wedges for the skewers
Marinade
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
• 6 pita rounds, sliced into two half-moon shapes
• 1 1/2 cups Iceberg or Romaine lettuce, shredded
Feta-Mint Tzatziki
• 1 cup plain yogurt, strained
• 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp good olive oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic (about 1 large clove)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp finely chopped mint
• 1 cucumber, peeled

Instructions

Feta-Mint Tzatziki
1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except the cucumber. Using an old-fashioned box grater, grate the cucumber directly over the yogurt mixture.
2. Cover the bowl, put it in the refrigerator, and chill for at least an hour or overnight. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Marinade
3. Make the marinade by combining the olive oil, juices, chili flakes, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours or overnight.
Skewers
5. Soak skewers in a shallow pan of water for at least one hour.
6. Thread skewers with 3 or 4 pieces of marinated pork, alternating with small wedges of lemons and oranges.
7. Place skewers on an area of the grill with no direct flame.
8. Continue to brush marinade during grilling, until meat is browned, about 8 to 10 minutes or to desired doneness.
9. Serve immediately in pita pockets topped with shredded salad and tzatziki.