Pork Gyros
This recipe features thinly sliced marinated pork cooked until tender, then served in warm pita bread. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish inspired by traditional Greek street food. The fresh tzatziki and vegetable toppings complete the experience.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 2 hr 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 799 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
pork
- 600 gpork shoulder, thinly sliced
marinade
- 60 mlolive oil
- 30 mllemon juice
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tspdried oregano
- 1 tsppaprika
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
toppings
- 4 pcspita bread
- 2 pcstomato, sliced
- 0.5 pcsred onion, thinly sliced
sauce
- 1 cuptzatziki
Equipment
tongs · large bowl · skillet · whisk · small bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the thinly sliced pork in a large bowl.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Slicing the pork thinly yourself or asking your butcher to do so will ensure even cooking and tenderness.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
About 3 min
- 3
Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Use your hands to really work the marinade into the meat.
- 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: Marinating longer will result in more tender and flavorful pork.
- 5
Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
About 3 min
- 6
Add the marinated pork to the hot pan in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Overcrowding the pan will steam the meat instead of searing it, preventing a good crust.
- 7
Cook the pork for 3-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and slightly charred.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your pork slices.
- 8
Remove the cooked pork from the pan and set aside, keeping it warm.
About 1 min
- 9
Warm the pita bread in the same pan for about 30 seconds per side, until soft and pliable.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: You can also warm the pita in a toaster oven or microwave.
- 10
To assemble the gyros, spread a generous amount of tzatziki on each warm pita.
About 1 min
- 11
Top with the cooked pork, sliced tomato, and thinly sliced red onion.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Feel free to add other toppings like lettuce or cucumber if desired.
- 12
Fold or roll the pita to enclose the fillings and serve immediately.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 798.5kcal
- Protein
- 35.1g
- Carbs
- 47.1g
- Fat
- 50.2g
- Fibre
- 3.8g
- Sugar
- 8.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover pork and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat pork in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Warm pita bread separately.
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