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Pork Souvlaki

Gluten-Free Pork Souvlaki

Name: Gluten-Free Pork Souvlaki
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 450 g pork shoulder, cut into 3 cm cubes; 1.5 tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp fine salt; 3 cloves garlic, finely grated; 1 tbsp dried mint; 1 red onion, cut into thick wedges; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 tbsp water

Garlicky mint clings to juicy, charred pork, with cucumber and red onion alongside for a cool, crisp finish.

Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 15 more diets

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35 mintotal

2servings

9ingredients

Ingredients

450 g pork shoulder, cut into 3 cm cubes
1.5 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp fine salt
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 tbsp dried mint
1 red onion, cut into thick wedges
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tbsp water

Method

Salt the pork, then toss with garlic, mint, and olive oil.
Thread pork and onion onto skewers, alternating each piece.
Grill over high heat, turning until browned on every side.10 min timer
Lower heat and grill until pork reaches 145°F/63°C.10 min timer
Toss cucumber with fresh mint and water; serve beside skewers.

Why it works

65 and over: Fresh pork and crisp cucumber are served without raw egg or soft cheese.
Celiac disease: Pork, fresh herbs, onion, and cucumber need no grain or bottled sauce.
Type 2 diabetes: Pork and cucumber make a filling plate without added sugar.
Wheat allergy: The skewers use fresh pork, herbs, onion, and cucumber, with no grain products.
Gluten-free: No grain, bottled sauce, or stock is used.
Anti-inflammatory: Olive oil, fresh mint, garlic, and vegetables season the pork.
Autoimmune protocol (AIP): No grains, dairy, nightshades, seeds, or seed-based spices; garlic and mint season the pork.

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