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Pork Gyro


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  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Juicy pork shoulder, marinated and grilled to perfection. Served with fresh veggies, tzatziki, and flatbread for a delicious meal.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 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

  1. Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and slice into thin steaks or strips about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the pork pieces to the bowl and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to marinate.
  4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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