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Traditional Greek Gyros

Greek · Main

Succulent, herb-marinated pork or chicken, thinly sliced and served in warm pita bread with creamy tzatziki, ripe tomatoes, and red onions.

IntermediateHigh protein
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1 hrA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time20 min
Cook time40 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyIntermediate
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How to make it

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano

    In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Add the sliced pork, ensuring every piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.

    30 min
  2. Preheat your oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the marinated meat on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden brown.

    20 min
  3. While the meat cooks, lightly brush the pita breads

    While the meat cooks, lightly brush the pita breads with a little olive oil and warm them in a pan over medium heat for 1 minute per side until soft and pliable.

    2 min
  4. To assemble, spread a generous tablespoon of tzatziki down the center of each…

    To assemble, spread a generous tablespoon of tzatziki down the center of each warm pita. Top with a portion of the roasted meat, sliced tomatoes, and red onions. Roll the pita tightly, wrapping the bottom in parchment paper or foil to hold it together.

A little kitchen wisdom

For the most authentic flavor, allow the meat to marinate for at least 2 hours. If you don't have a vertical rotisserie, roasting the meat in a compact bundle or pan-searing thin slices works perfectly.

What you'll need

Baking sheetMixing bowlFrying pan
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The meat can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance. The tzatziki sauce can also be prepared a day ahead.

Store & enjoy

Store leftover meat and vegetables separately in airtight containers. Reheat meat in a pan over medium heat to maintain crispiness.

Allergens

Contains wheat, gluten, milk.

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Traditional Greek Gyros
Step 1 of 4

Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano

In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Add the sliced pork, ensuring every piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.

30 min