Greek Lemon Oregano Pork Souvlaki Bowl
Skewer-style pork bites pan-caramelized with lemon and oregano, served over a quick tomato-cucumber salad.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz pork shoulder (boneless), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled(optional)
- 1 cup cooked rice (or couscous), for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prep (15 minutes): In a bowl, toss pork cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let sit while you prep the salad.
- 2
Prep (15 minutes): In another bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Add vinegar and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil; toss and set aside.
- 3
Cook (15 minutes): Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated pork in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and caramelized.
- 4
Cook (15 minutes): Reduce heat to medium and cook 5–7 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until pork is cooked through and the pan juices are glossy and lightly caramelized.
- 5
Serve: Spoon rice into two bowls, top with pork souvlaki, and add tomato-cucumber salad. Finish with feta if using.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
620
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 34 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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