Gyros Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meat
Tzatziki Sauce
Gyro Assembly
Method
Marinating the Meat
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Meat
Cut the pork shoulder or lamb into thin slices and add to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Making the Tzatziki Sauce
- 3
- 4
Mix the Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until well mixed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Cooking the Meat
- 5
- 6
Rest the Meat
Once cooked, remove the meat from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into smaller pieces.
Assembling the Gyros
- 7
Prepare the Pita
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
- 8
Assemble the Gyros
On each pita, layer sliced meat, diced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and lettuce. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- 9
Serve
Wrap the pita around the filling and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade gyros!
