Authentic Pork Souvlaki - cooking recipe

Ingredients

wooden skewer, 8-inches long
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, 1-1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
6 pita bread
iceberg lettuce, chopped
Shredded Salad
3 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
1 small white onion, thinly sliced into half moons
3 large round tomatoes, medium dice
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
In a bowl, toss together pork cubes, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
Place 5 pieces of meat on each skewer.
Lay on a hot grill and grill slowly (no flame) continuing to brush on marinade, until meat is done.
Serve immediately in a pita, topped with shredded salad.
For the shredded salad, toss the green leaf lettuce, onion, tomatoes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste in a large bowl, taste and adjust seasonings.