Souvlaki

This recipe is sooo good that I made it as the first meal that I ever made my now sweet husband when we were dating. Yes, you read that right. This is THE main course that had this man at first bite. I was so nervous to be making dinner for him (he had already wowed me with a meal he prepared for me) but I knew that this stand-by wouldn't let me down. Along with this I made grilled flat bread (recipe to follow), Tabbouleh, marinated cukes/tomatoes and Greek olives with oranges. For dessert, I made a favorite...Barefoot Macaroons. Low and behold, he was allergic to coconut and didn't even tell me! Thankfully, he had filled up on the main course. Apparently the Souvlaki did the trick. ;)

Souvlaki
adapted from All Recipes

*If you will be using bamboo skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling.

Mix together:
1 1/2 - 2 lemons, juiced and zested
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves or 3 heaping tsp. of crushed garlic
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp. oregano (I love the Mediterranean oregano or fresh, but any is fine)

Add:
2-4 pounds of pork tenderloin (cut into skewer-sized chunks)
1-2 green bell peppers (cut into 1" pieces"
1 large red onion or 2 yellow onions, cubed
Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Preheat grill for medium high heat. (You can also stir fry this if the weather is shady.)
Slide pork, pepper and onions onto skewers.
Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning skewers.

Even the kids love this one and wolf it down every time I've made it. I cook the sauce (making sure to boil it for 10 minutes, at least) that the meat has been marinating in and serve it over rice and veggies.