Greek-Style Skewers

• 2 pounds trimmed pork shoulder
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• Pita bread, for serving, optional
• Tzatziki*, for serving, optional
• 10 wooden skewers
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Nutritional information per serving (1 kebab): Calories 272 (73% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 16g fat 22g / sat. fat 6g • chol. 64mg • sod. 274mg calc. 19mg • fiber 1g

1. Cut the pork into 1-inch pieces. Season with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, oregano and pepper. Put 1 piece of pork onto 1 of the skewers. Then add a piece of the onion (about 2 or 3 layers thick), followed by another piece of pork, a tomato, another piece of pork, onion and pork. Repeat with the remaining skewers and ingredients.

2. Turn on the Cuisinart

® Griddler®. Select Grill. Set to 425°F.

3. Once preheated, put the kebabs on the Griddler

® and set the count-up timer. Cook skewers, rotating until each side is browned, for about 25 to 30 minutes, until fully cooked through. Alternately, skewers may be cooked in the closed position for about 5 to 6 minutes.

4. If desired, serve with pita bread and tzatziki.

* Tzatziki is a traditional Greek yogurt-based dip served with kebabs. It may be bought pre-made or can be made from scratch. Search Cuisinart.com for recipes.