Greek Marinated Pork Gyros
This Greek marinated pork gyros recipe is a flavorful and satisfying meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend barbecues.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Feta cheese - 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Cucumber - 1, thinly sliced
- Red onion - 1, thinly sliced
- Tomato - 1, sliced
- Tzatziki sauce - 1/2 cup
- Pita bread - 4 pieces
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Oregano - 1 tablespoon, dried
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Pork shoulder - 1 pound, thinly sliced
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the pork slices and marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Warm the pita bread on the grill or in a toaster oven.
- Spread each pita with a generous amount of tzatziki sauce, then top with the cooked pork, sliced tomato, onion, cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Fold the pita over the fillings and serve immediately.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 35g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g