Greek Souvlaki - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder or 1 1/2 lbs pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried Greek oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
coarse salt
freshly cracked black pepper

Preparation

Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, mint and black pepper in a bowl& mix well.
Add meat, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate; marinate for a minimum of 2 hours but overnight for best results.
If using wooden skewers soak them in water overnight or for at least 2 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium high.
Thread meat evenly onto 4 skewers& season with salt and pepper.
Grill skewers 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium or cook a few minutes longer if you prefer well done (6 to 7 minutes).
Serve with tzatziki sauce and pita bread.