Gyros Loukaniko Recipe
Greek sausage grilled to perfection, served as a gyros topped with grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes topped with Greek marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Sausage
Toppings
Greek Marinara Sauce
To Serve
Method
Prepare Sausage
- 1
Make the Sausage Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red wine. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Stuff the Sausage Casings
Rinse the pork casings in cold water and soak them for 30 minutes. Use a sausage stuffer to fill casings with the meat mixture, twisting them into links of desired length. Tie off the ends and set aside.
Cook Sausage
- 3
Prepare Toppings
- 4
Make Greek Marinara Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 7
Finish the Sauce
Once the sauce is ready, stir in crumbled feta cheese and remove from heat.
Assemble Gyros
- 8
Fill the Pita
Slice each grilled sausage link and place them inside the pita bread. Top with grilled peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, and a generous ladle of Greek marinara sauce.