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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
1 kg pork neck
1 onion
30 ml apple vinegar
30 ml olive oil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp pepper
50 ml white wine
1 tomato
pita bread
tzatziki sauce
parsley (optional)
butter (optional)

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

Cut the meat into pieces.

2

Beat lightly the meat.

3

Add chopped onion to a bowl.

4

Mix in apple vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, pepper, and white wine.

5

Cover and refrigerate the meat for 24 hours.

6

Let the meat sit at room temperature for 2 hours before cooking.

7

Cut the meat into smaller pieces.

8

Bake the meat at 160°C/320°F for about 3 hours.

9

Increase the temperature to 230°C/450°F and bake for 10 minutes.

10

Cut the meat into smaller pieces again after baking.

11

Bake the meat again for 7-10 minutes at 230°C.

12

Prepare toppings by cutting tomatoes and onion.

13

Assemble the gyros by adding meat, onion, and tomatoes to pita bread, along with tzatziki sauce.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrillingslicing

Equipment Needed

aluminium foilbaking paperknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

GyroGyrosSouvlaki

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