Pork Souvlaki with Tzatziki
"Greeks make souvlaki by marinating chunks of meat (usually pork or lamb) in oil, lemon juice and oregano, then skewering and grilling them. Grace Parisi opts for pork shoulder because it's so tender and succulent. Instead of threading the meat onto skewers, she simply cooks it (with onions) in a grill pan until it's nicely charred, then serves it with store-bought pita and a garlicky cucumber-yogurt sauce called tzatziki...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 pounds trimmed pork shoulder, cut into 3-by- 1/2-inch strips
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1 large onion, cut through the root end into 1/2-inch wedges
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
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2 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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1 cup Greek-style whole-milk yogurt
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1/2 European cucumber, seeded and finely diced
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
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Warm pita, for serving
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