Name: Pork Skewers with Avocado Tzatziki
Ingredients: 8 to 10 8-inch wooden skewers, soaked; 2 lb(s) boneless pork, cut into 1 ½-inch strips or cubes; 2 whole oranges, cut into wedges for the skewers; 3 whole lemons, cut into wedges for the skewers; 6 pita rounds, sliced into two half-moon shapes; Iceberg or Romaine lettuce, shredded; ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup fresh orange juice; ½ tsp dried chili flakes; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 Tbsp minced garlic; ½ tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp minced garlic (about 1 large clove); 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 cup plain yogurt (or low-fat); 1 cup peeled, seeded and grated cucumber (about 1 medium cucumber); 1 whole peeled avocado, diced small

ingredients

Skewers

to 10 8-inch wooden skewers, soaked

lb(s) boneless pork, cut into 1 ½-inch strips or cubes

whole oranges, cut into wedges for the skewers

whole lemons, cut into wedges for the skewers

pita rounds, sliced into two half-moon shapes

Iceberg or Romaine lettuce, shredded

Marinade

cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil

cup fresh lemon juice

cup fresh orange juice

tsp dried chili flakes

tsp chili powder

Tbsp minced garlic

tsp kosher salt

tsp freshly ground black pepper

Avocado Tzatziki

cup extra virgin olive oil

tsp minced garlic (about 1 large clove)

tsp kosher salt

cup plain yogurt (or low-fat)

cup peeled, seeded and grated cucumber (about 1 medium cucumber)

whole peeled avocado, diced small

Ingredient Substitution Guide

directions

Step 1

Soak skewers in a shallow pan of water for at least one hour.

Step 2

Thread skewers with 3 or 4 pieces of marinated pork, alternating with small wedges of lemons and oranges. Place skewers on an area of the grill with no direct flame. Continue to brush marinade during grilling, until meat is browned, about 8 to 10 minutes or to desired doneness.

Step 3

Serve immediately in pita pockets topped with shredded salad and avocado tzatziki.

Step 4

Make the marinade by combining the olive oil, juices, chili flakes, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (although I prefer to marinate for 3 hours or overnight).

Step 5

Add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt to the yogurt. Add grated cucumber, diced avocado and mix well. Chill for at least one hour. Cat’s Note: To get as much cucumber flavor as possible, grate the cucumber right over the yogurt.

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