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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
pork neck
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
0.5 tablespoon dry thyme
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
50 grams chives
30 grams fresh oregano
1 red onion
garlic
1 lemon
pita bread
lettuce
tomatoes
tzatziki sauce

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

Slice pork neck into thin slices, about 5 millimeters thick.

2

Prepare the seasoning mix with salt, paprika, onion powder, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, oregano, parsley, thyme, and optional chili powder.

3

Chop chives and fresh oregano finely.

4

Lay out the pork slices on butcher paper and season evenly with the seasoning mix.

5

Add chopped chives and oregano on top of the pork slices.

6

Grate red onion and garlic over the seasoned pork.

7

Squeeze lemon juice over the pork slices.

8

Skewer the pork slices with an onion at the bottom for support.

9

Cook the skewered pork on a gas grill, turning on the back burners and setting to low heat.

10

After 30 minutes, slice off the outer crunchy bits of the pork.

11

Build a gyro sandwich with the sliced pork, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrillingslicing

Equipment Needed

Napoleon Prestige Pro 500 gas grillbutcher paperskewersknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

GyroGyrosSouvlaki

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