Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 1 1/2 lb. pork tenderloin (fat and silver skin removed)
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable/canola oil)
  • 3 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 2-3 teaspoons dried oregano leaves (less if powdered oregano, more if fresh)
  • 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup English cucumber (grated and squeezed to remove moisture)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 15 cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled or diced)
  • Pinch dried oregano
  • Pinch dried basil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or red wine vinegar)

Instruction

  • Prepare the pork tenderloin by removing the silverskin and any visible fat. Butterfly the tenderloin, but cutting it in half lengthwise, cutting almost, but not quite all the way through. Spread it open and flatten slightly. Season with a bit of salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Prepare the Souvlaki marinade by stirring together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Rub on the prepared pork tenderloin, then place in a plastic storage bag or wrap well with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours (the longer the better).
  • * Both the Tzatziki and Marinated Cherry Tomatoes can also be made ahead and refrigerated, if you prefer. (see below for instructions).
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 375F (not fan assisted).
  • Remove the marinated pork tenderloin and place it on a baking sheet (you can line with foil, if you like). *I like to tuck the smashed garlic cloves underneath the pork, so they don't burn on the top and introduce a bitter flavour. You can also just remove and discard, if you like. Place in preheated oven and allow to cook until it reaches 145F internal temperature, about 20 minutes. Brown the top of the pork by popping it under the broiler for a few minutes.
  • While pork is cooking, prepare the marinated cherry tomatoes by combining all the ingredients in a medium bowl and tossing well to combine. Set aside at room temperature to marinate until needed. Prepare the tzatziki by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl and stirring well to combine. Allow to sit at room temperature until needed.
  • When pork is done, allow to rest a few minutes, then remove to a cutting board and cut into slices. Serve with the marinated tomatoes and some tzatziki. Some warmed pita bread triangles drizzled with a bit of garlic butter would also be a nice addition to the platter, if you like.