×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Wednesday
25
Mar 2026
weather symbol
Athens 10°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> Greece

Kontosouvli takes the top spot on Taste Atlas’ list of best pork dishes

Two more Greek dishes also made it onto the Taste Atlas list

Newsroom February 13 06:44

A traditional Greek dish has claimed the number one spot on Taste Atlas‘ list of the 100 best pork dishes worldwide.

The winner is kontosouvli, which has received a 4.7-star rating out of 5. However, this isn’t Greece’s only entry on the list—gourounopoula landed in 48th place, while pork with celery came in at 74th.

“Kontosouvli is a traditional dish consisting of large chunks of pork marinated in a blend of herbs and spices, then slow-roasted on a spit in a style similar to gyros or souvlaki. The marinade often includes garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine,” describes Taste Atlas.

“After marinating, the meat is skewered onto a large spit and cooked over an open flame, developing a crispy, flavorful crust on the outside while remaining juicy and tender on the inside. The cooked meat is usually served in thick slices, often accompanied by pita, tzatziki, and a traditional Greek salad, among other possible sides.”

The Rest of the Top 10

In second place is gringas from Mexico, with a 4.6-star rating. This dish is a type of quesadilla, made with folded tortillas filled with cheese, pork, pineapple, onions, chili sauce, and cilantro.

Third place goes to the traditional Mayan slow-roasted pork dish, cochinita pibil, from Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. In this recipe, “the pork is marinated in annatto, sour orange juice, and garlic, then slow-cooked and served in tortillas, tacos, or on its own with pickled onions and roasted vegetables.”

In fourth place, also with 4.6 stars, is lechona from Colombia—a stuffed pig filled with onions, peas, herbs, and spices.

Next, also with 4.6 stars, is chilorio from Mexico. To make chilorio, “pork is slow-cooked for hours until it falls apart, then shredded into bite-sized pieces, fried in lard, and simmered in a chili sauce flavored with onions, cumin, and garlic.”

Coming in at sixth place is carnitas from Mexico—pork that is slow-cooked for three to four hours, first by simmering, then frying in its own fat or oil. It is typically served with cilantro, chopped onions, guacamole, refried beans, and tortillas.

>Related articles

Papastavrou meets with ExxonMobil: Drilling in the Ionian Sea on track for 2027

Cyprus: Low-altitude flights by Turkish F-16s, Greek fighter jets on constant readiness with training flights

Pierrakakis meets with a delegation of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Banking Association

In seventh place is samgyeopsal, the grilled pork belly dish from South Korea, followed by pernil from Puerto Rico—a marinated pork leg or shoulder that is typically served with rice, especially during Christmas.

Ninth place goes to tacos al pastor from Mexico. This dish, which translates to “shepherd style”, consists of marinated pork slices cooked on a vertical spit.

Finally, rounding out the top ten is bossam from South Korea—steamed pork wrapped in leafy greens such as chard, beet greens, lettuce, or Chinese cabbage.

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

#food#greece#kontosouvli#pork#Taste atlas#traditional Greek dish
> More Greece

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

Channel 12: The 14 points of Trump’s proposal to end the war – Terms on uranium enrichment and the Strait of Hormuz

March 24, 2026

The “miraculous” CAR-T cells: The Greek scientist and the new treatment for autoimmune diseases

March 24, 2026

Papastavrou meets with ExxonMobil: Drilling in the Ionian Sea on track for 2027

March 24, 2026

The Times: The British Royal Navy will lead an international force to open the Strait of Hormuz

March 24, 2026

FT: Volkswagen transforms its factory, instead of cars it will produce Iron Dome components

March 24, 2026

Cyprus: Low-altitude flights by Turkish F-16s, Greek fighter jets on constant readiness with training flights

March 24, 2026

Mitsotakis speaks with the Emir of Qatar on developments in the Middle East

March 24, 2026

Alexis Charitsis resigns as leader of New Left: “Political disagreement cannot keep us trapped in stagnation”

March 24, 2026
All News

> World

Channel 12: The 14 points of Trump’s proposal to end the war – Terms on uranium enrichment and the Strait of Hormuz

According to the Israeli report, a one-month ceasefire will precede negotiations, during which the two sides will work toward an agreement, following the model of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza

March 24, 2026

The “miraculous” CAR-T cells: The Greek scientist and the new treatment for autoimmune diseases

March 24, 2026

The Times: The British Royal Navy will lead an international force to open the Strait of Hormuz

March 24, 2026

The Middle East in Flames: How the Gulf’s golden cage was broken

March 24, 2026

“Pete said let’s do it”: Trump pointed to Hegseth for the attack on Iran, and the Secretary of War smiled awkwardly

March 24, 2026
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2026 Πρώτο Θέμα