DIY GYRO RECIPE - NEW UPDATED 2023 VERSION

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner, while ground beef is less expensive than pork.

tzatziki

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories, while sour cream is a more affordable option.

Cut the pork tenderloin into 1.5 inch slices and tenderize with a meat mallet.

In a shallow bowl, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons of red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice.

Whisk the marinade together and add the meat.

Massage the marinade into the meat using kitchen gloves.

Let the meat marinate in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours.

Pierce the marinated meat onto a vertical meat skewer.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).

Add a tomato to the top of the skewer before adding a half cut onion.

Cover the meat with parchment paper and foil.

Cook the meatloaf in the oven for about 2 hours, then uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes to get golden brown and crispy.

Carve the gyro and finish with all the trimmings, including homemade tzatziki and homemade pita bread.

Cooking Techniques

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