How To Make Greek Gyros - Recipe

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

pork or chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita offers more fiber, while flatbread is often cheaper.

Marinate the meat by mixing 1.5 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 3 crushed cloves of garlic in a bowl.

Add 1.25 pounds of pork strips to the marinade, coating the meat thoroughly.

Cover the bowl with saran wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours, flipping the meat in the morning to ensure even marination.

After 24 hours, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add the marinated pork to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and browning.

While the meat cooks, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing 3/4 cup of yogurt, the grated cucumber, 3 crushed cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried dill, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.

Once the meat is cooked, turn off the heat and prepare to assemble the gyros.

In a baking pan, place some frilly lettuce at the bottom of each pita, followed by chopped tomatoes and the cooked pork.

If the pita bread rips, adjust the filling accordingly and serve the leftover meat separately.

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