Greek Souvlaki

This is posted in response to a request for "skewer" recipes. A real coincidence as this was being prepared on the food network by Nick Makris from Nick's Diner in Regina Sask - it looked SO GOOD I just had to post it. Use pork or lamb - serving with pita bread is optional but tzatziki is a must! Prep time includes a minimum of 2 hours for marinating.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 7 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless leg of lamb or 1 1⁄2 lbs lamb shoulder or 1 1⁄2 lbs  pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup red wine vinegar
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon  dried Greek oregano
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  chopped of fresh mint
•  coarse salt
•  freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

1. Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, mint and black pepper in a bowl& mix well.
2. Add meat, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate; marinate for a minimum of 2 hours but overnight for best results.
3. If using wooden skewers soak them in water overnight or for at least 2 hours.
4. Preheat the grill to medium high.
5. Thread meat evenly onto 4 skewers& season with salt and pepper.
6. Grill skewers 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium or cook a few minutes longer if you prefer well done (6 to 7 minutes).
7. Serve with tzatziki sauce and pita bread.