Pork Gyros
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of homemade **Pork Gyros**, a Greek-inspired dish that's perfect for satisfying your craving for bold and vibrant tastes. This recipe features tender, marinated pork shoulder seasoned with a blend of oregano, thyme, cumin, and sweet paprika, then roasted to crispy perfection. Paired with fresh pita bread, tangy tzatziki sauce, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, red onion, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, every bite is a celebration of Mediterranean flair. Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner or feeding a crowd, these gyros come together in just over an hour (with a little marinating magic in advance) and deliver irresistible flavor. Perfect for fans of **Greek cuisine**, **easy pork recipes**, or **homemade street food**, these Pork Gyros are a must-try masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams pork shoulder
- 60 ml olive oil
- 60 ml red wine vinegar
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 15 grams dried oregano
- 5 grams dried thyme
- 5 grams ground cumin
- 5 grams sweet paprika
- 10 grams salt
- 5 grams black pepper
- 4 units pita breads
- 240 ml tzatziki sauce
- 1 unit tomato, sliced
- 1 unit red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 units lettuce leaves
- 50 grams feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Slice the pork shoulder thinly, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the pork slices to the marinade and ensure all pieces are thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Spread the marinated pork slices onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a roasting rack.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and has crispy edges, turning once halfway through cooking.
Warm the pita breads either in the oven for a few minutes, on a stovetop skillet, or in a microwave for 20 seconds.
Assemble the gyros by placing a lettuce leaf on each pita bread, followed by several slices of pork, and topping with slices of tomato, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce.
Fold the pita bread and wrap it in parchment paper or foil to help hold its shape, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.8 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.1 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 941 mg | 314% | |
| Sodium | 7233 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.7 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 282.8 g | 566% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1075 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 32.8 mg | 182% | |
| Potassium | 5009 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
