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Souvla

Large chunks of meat slow-roasted on the spit.

Prep55 min
Cook2 h
Total2 h 55 min
Serves8
DifficultyMedium
Per serving637 kcal
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CyprusMain courseGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Lamb or pork, large chunks2 kg
  • Olive oil60 ml
  • Dried oregano2 tsp
  • Lemon2
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Pepper1 tsp

Method

  1. SeasonSeason large chunks with oregano, salt and lemon.
  2. SkewerThread onto long souvla skewers.
  3. GrillRoast on a rotisserie over charcoal 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  4. ServeServe with pitta and salad.

Nutrition per serving

Calories637 kcal
Protein42.6 g
Carbohydrates0.5 g
Fat51.8 g
Fibre0.2 g
Sugar0.1 g
Sodium740 mg
Saturated fat17.2 g
Serving sizeabout 200 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Souvla take to make?

About 2 h 55 min in total: 55 min of preparation and 2 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Souvla?

About 637 kcal per serving, with 43 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 200 g each.

Which allergens does Souvla contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Souvla from?

Souvla is a main course from Cyprus. Large chunks of meat slow-roasted on the spit.

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