Pork Skewers With Avocado Tzatziki
Serves: 6
Jewel Boehm
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
50
Sweetness
51
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Lemon Juice (fresh)1 cup
Orange Juice (fresh)1 tsp
Chili Flakes (dried)1 tsp
Chili Powder1 large
Garlic (clove, minced)1 tsp
Kosher Salt1
Iceberg1 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil2 cups
Plain YogurtDirections:
1
To make the marinade: In a large glass bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, chili flakes, chili powder, garlic, salt, and black pepper
2
Add in the pork and toss to coat
3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (although I prefer to marinate for 3 hours or overnight)
4
Soak the wooden skewers in a shallow pan of water for at least 1 hour
5
Remove the pork cubes from the marinade
6
Thread 3 or 4 pieces of marinated pork on the skewers, alternating the pork with small wedges of lemons and oranges
7
Place the skewers on an area of the grill with no direct flame
8
Continue to brush marinade during grilling, until the meat is browned, about 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally or to desired doneness
9
Transfer the pork from the skewers and place in pita pockets
10
Top the pork with shredded lettuce and avocado tzatziki
11
; In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt
12
Whisk in the yogurt
13
Add the grated cucumber, diced avocado and mix well
14
Cover the mixture and chill for at least 1 hour