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Authentic Greek Gyros Recipe | Master the Art of Homemade Gyros

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Greek Gyro Meat

Cultural Context

Originating from Greece, Gyros is a beloved street food made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Traditionally served in pita bread with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce, it represents the rich culinary heritage of Greek cuisine. Today, Gyros has gained popularity worldwide, with variations found in many cultures, often adapted to local tastes and ingredients.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2.5 kg boneless pork meat
olive oil
thyme or oregano
salt
pepper
paprika

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.

1

Massage the spices (salt, pepper, paprika, thyme or oregano) into the pork meat using your hands.

2

Turn the meat to the other side and repeat the massage with the spices.

3

Place the meat on the oven's grill rack.

4

Cover the meat with parchment paper.

5

Cover with aluminum foil.

6

Preheat the oven to 180 C (355 F).

7

Place a baking tray in the bottom part of the oven.

8

Place the oven grill rack with the meat on top of the baking tray.

9

Bake for one hour.

10

Cut the meat into very thin slices.

11

Mix the sliced meat with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme or oregano.

12

Bake for an additional 45 minutes, stirring the meat frequently.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrillingslicing

Equipment Needed

ovengrill rackbaking trayparchment paperaluminum foil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

GyroGyrosSouvlaki

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