Description
Juicy pork shoulder, marinated and grilled to perfection. Served with fresh veggies, tzatziki, and flatbread for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb (900 g) boneless pork shoulder or pork neck
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp (9 g) salt
- 1 tbsp (3 g) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (3 g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (3 g) smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) black pepper
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup (240 g) Greek yogurt
- 1/2 medium cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (3 g) chopped fresh dill or mint
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 4 pita or flatbreads, warmed
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 cup (70 g) shredded lettuce or chopped romaine
- 1/4 cup (30 g) crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and slice into thin steaks or strips about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add the pork pieces to the bowl and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to marinate.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the marinated pork for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred around the edges. Let rest a few minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.
- While the pork cooks, prepare the tzatziki: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill until serving.
- To assemble the gyros, spread a spoonful of tzatziki on each warmed pita bread. Add slices of pork, tomato, onion, and lettuce. Sprinkle with feta and herbs.
- Wrap the pita around the filling or serve open-faced with extra tzatziki on the side.
Notes
- Marinate the pork overnight for the best flavor.
- Partially freezing the pork for 30 minutes makes thin slicing easier.
- Use Greek yogurt with at least 2% fat for creamier tzatziki.
- Warm pitas briefly on the grill to make them pliable.
- Leftover pork can be added to salads or grain bowls the next day.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 100