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Pork Gyros served on pita with tzatziki
Juicy pork gyros with tzatziki and fresh vegetables

Greek Pork Gyros with Tzatziki

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
This recipe brings the aromas of a Greek street corner to your kitchen. While we don't have a vertical rotisserie, we can mimic the effect: slice the meat thin, marinate aggressively (lemon and onion enzymes tenderize), and sear it quickly in a scorching hot pan. This creates crispy, caramelized edges while keeping the inside juicy.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 620 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Greek

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp knife for thin slicing
  • Large skillet or cast iron pan
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Marinate: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Toss the pork strips in the marinade. Let sit for at least 1 hour (or overnight).

Tip: Pork shoulder has enough fat to stay juicy during high-heat cooking.
2 ✓

Sear: Heat a skillet until smoking hot. Add the meat in a single layer (don't overcrowd; cook in batches if needed). Let it sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to brown, then flip.

Tip: Crowding the pan causes steaming. We want crispy, charred edges!
3 ✓

Warm Pitas: Sprinkle pitas with a few drops of water and warm them in the pan or oven for a minute to make them pliable.

Tip: Cold pita cracks; warm pita folds.
4 ✓

Assemble: Spread Tzatziki on the pita. Pile on the meat, tomatoes, and onions. For a true Greek experience, add a few french fries inside!

Tip: Yes, french fries inside the wrap is the authentic way in Greece.

Recipe FAQ

The meat is tough.
You likely cut it too thick or overcooked it. Thin strips only need a few minutes in a hot pan.
No Tzatziki recipe?
Easy: Grated cucumber (salted & drained), Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, fresh dill.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Pork Shoulder or Butt (sliced into thin strips)
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Lemon (juiced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread
  • 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce
  • 2 medium Tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1 small Red Onion (thinly sliced)