Kebab Platter with Greek Pork (Great for Summer!)

Fresh summer meals and outdoor entertaining are where it is at when it comes to this Kebab Platter with Greek Pork. Juicy chunks of pork tenderloin are grilled with onion, lemon, and oregano and served platter style with hummus, tomatoes, and cucumber. 

This Greek Kebab recipe was originally created in partnership with Smithfield on June 15, 2017

Greek Kebab Platter Inspiration

It was the summer between my sophomore and junior year that I learned about things like Mediterranean food and feta cheese.

I went to live with my Aunt and Uncle in Madison Wisconsin for the summer and worked at the UW Madison Medical School in the Pharmacology Department where they were both professors.

In the mornings I worked in the office doing things like filing paperwork, sorting the mail, organizing the department’s library.

For the afternoon I worked in my Aunt and Uncle’s research lab along side graduate students that were working on their masters thesis or dissertations and the lucky undergrad that was able to score such a job.

I performed tasks like preparing basic solutions, sterilizing lab equipment, simple tests and had tons of fun having a job that few undergrads were able to score and certainly none of my 16-year-old peers.

Learning About Greek Inspired Ingredients

My Aunt and Uncle were busy with their research, so I cooked dinner for us almost every evening since I got back home several hours before them after my workday.

When I look back at my younger years, I see that this was really when my creativity in the kitchen and started. I had, within reason, full reign of the kitchen and access to whatever ingredients I wanted them to buy as long as I cooked the dinner.

So, we spent weekends eating out, trying many restaurants and foods that I had never before in my life.

Things like feta cheese, fresh mozzarella, Greek cuisine, Thai food, Indian food, and so much more, were all new to me. 

My aunt and uncle taught me so much about foods that I have never heard of in my life. It was an amazing cultural experience all around.

We went camping in Door County and swam in Lake Michigan, to plays and musicals, the farmers market around the Madison capital building on the weekends, and even attended a 4th of July concert on the capital lawn, delicious picnic in tow.

Creating this Greek Kebab Platter Pork

One of the dishes that I remember eating at that concert, and a lot that summer, was Greek tomato and cucumber salad with feta and couscous.

I’m pretty sure that this was my first experience ever having had feta cheese

Aside from the cultural aspect, it gave me a ton of real world life experience that I don’t think other young high school students my age had access to.

It was my first experience being away from home without my parents, and the farthest I had every been from home. That summer, I learned how to manage grocery list and meal planning, I shopped for groceries by myself, carrying only what I could since I didn’t have access to a car.

I rode my bike several miles to and from work, and if I didn’t feel like riding my bike, I figured out how to navigate public transportation and took the bus with other college students.

I had such a great time with this job that I did it again the following year between my junior and senior year.

There are so many great memories about those summers and the food that I ate. I knew I wanted to create a recipe that reflected these memories and the flavors I learned to love during those summers in Madison.

So, the bright Greek flavors of lemon, garlic, and Greek oregano in this recipe really bring me back to that first summer in Madison.

Greek Kebab Platter is Perfect for Summer

I imagine this being a great meal for summer grilling out, serving it platter style where everybody can assemble their own plates or bowls (I like a low bowl that is almost flat like a plate) exactly how they want it.

You could even prepare the elements ahead of time and pack them up to take you for an outdoor meal, such as a picnic or a light dinner or concert on the lawn type summer event.

I used Smithfield Roasted Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Fresh Pork Tenderloin, and simply cubed up the tenderloin and threaded it on kebabs along with wedges of red onion and lemon to give it a little Greek inspired zing.

Then, brushed the onion and lemon in olive oil. After grilling the kebabs, I sprinkled it with fresh chopped oregano.

This Greek Pork Kebab Platter with Greek Pico de Gallo is a fresh summer meal that takes advantage of many of the delicious fresh options that summer offers, like ripe and juicy tomatoes and fresh herbs you might even be growing in your own backyard.

Plus, it offers a meal that doesn’t take a long time make and is on the lighter side which is always appealing during the summer months.

Make the Best Pork Skewers for Kebab Platters

• Clean your grill’s grill grate before getting started.
• Use a meat thermometer so your pieces of meat don’t end up over (or under) cooked.
• I like to use fresh lemon juice because it has so much more flavor than bottled. Plus, you’ll need sliced lemons anyway.

Greek Pork Kebab Platter FAQs

Got questions about how to make this pork kebab recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

What to Serve with these Greek Pork Kebabs

My favorite way to serve this recipe is platter style with several accompaniments. There is so much flavor this way and everyone can build their own plates or a shallow large bowl and choose what they like.

This Easy Pico de Gallo with Cucumber is a great addition to your kebab platter and especially delicious during the summer months when tomatoes and cucumbers are in season! 

We also love to serve Marinated Feta Cheese – the cheese is marinated in olive oil, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and sun dried tomatoes for another fun addition to the platter.

But, if like me you love them, then you might like adding these Marinated Olives to this greek pork tenderloin recipe.

Creamy Tzatziki Sauce, a cucumber-y yogurt dip, is great served alongside the pork kebabs. We like grilled pita bread for dipping, but these Homemade Pita Chips also work well!

Try these Greek Pork Kebabs at Home!

Next time you’re looking for a fun way to serve kebab platters, give this delicious meal a try!

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