PORK GYROS

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This lemon-bright and paprika-dusted pita filling is based on memories of the gyros served at Kalimera Souvlaki Art in Melbourne, Australia, one of the best Greek restaurants in a city that supports a great number of them. I've cooked it here in the oven, but the preparation would take well to the grill. However you prepare it, serve the crisped meat with warm pita, cucumbers, tomatoes and onion, tzatziki sauce, hot sauce, French fries, mint leaves, really whatever you like.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     meat, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder
Juice of 2 lemons
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 medium-size tomato
2 medium-size yellow onions, peeled
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, approximately 5 sprigs

Steps:

  • Put pork shoulder on a plate, and place in the freezer for approximately 1 hour, or until it is firm to the touch. Put meat on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, remove and discard any skin, then slice the meat thinly against the grain, into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Make the marinade. In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil and garlic. Using a box grater, grate the tomato and one of the onions into the marinade, then add 1 tablespoon of the paprika, along with the salt, pepper and oregano leaves. Whisk again, then place the sliced pork into the marinade, toss to combine and cover and refrigerate the meat for at least one hour and up to overnight.
  • When ready to cook, heat oven to 450. Use the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to grease a rimmed sheet pan. Quarter the remaining onion, add it to the pork and marinade and toss once to combine. Remove the pork and onion from the marinade, and place on the pan, spreading everything evenly across it.
  • Put the pork in the oven, and roast until it is browned, crisp at the edges and cooked through, about 30-40 minutes. Check the meat at around 20 minutes to see how much liquid is in the pan. If there is a lot, remove the pan, and pour off all but a few tablespoons. Remove the finished pork from the oven, allow to rest for a minute or two, then chop into bits. (To make the pork even crisper, set a large pan over high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, then the sliced pork, and sauté until everything curls tight in the heat.) Scatter the remaining paprika over the top of the meat, and serve with warm pita, sliced cucumbers and onions, tomato, tzatziki sauce, hot sauce, French fries, scattered mint leaves, ketchup, really whatever you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 586, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 662 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Al Best
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These gyros were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Warda said
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I'm not sure what I was expecting, but these gyros were not what I had in mind. The meat was bland and the tzatziki sauce was too thick.


Himen Zimmerman
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These gyros were the perfect party food! They were easy to make ahead of time, and everyone loved them.


Boss Shourav
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my gyros turned out dry and tough. I think I might have overcooked the meat.


Sandra Nneoma
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The gyros were delicious! The meat was tender and juicy, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the homemade tzatziki sauce.


meena shrestha
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These gyros were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.


Najir Ahmed Hridoy
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these gyros. The meat was well-seasoned and cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Niranjan Yadav
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These gyros were easy to make and turned out great! The pork was tender and juicy, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Shabir Noori
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I was really looking forward to trying these gyros, but I was disappointed. The meat was dry and tough, and the flavors were bland. I won't be making these again.


Omar Kadi
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These gyros were amazing! The pork was perfectly cooked and the flavors were incredible. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Hassan Yousaf
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The gyros were good, but I found the tzatziki sauce to be a bit too tangy. I think I'll try a different recipe for the sauce next time.


Joy Cevera
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These gyros were a bit too greasy for my taste. The meat was also a bit dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Henry
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these gyros. The meat was tender and juicy, and the flavors were well-balanced. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mary Dial
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The pork gyros were delicious! The meat was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the tzatziki sauce.


Nobi Khan
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I love how easy these gyros were to make. I was able to prep everything in advance, so I could just throw them on the grill when my guests arrived. They were a huge success!


Terence Koenze
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These pork gyros were a hit at my last party! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.