SLOW-COOKER PORK PITA SANDWICHES WITH TZATZIKI

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Enjoy these slow-cooker pulled pork sandwiches, inspired by souvlaki-Greek lemon and herb-flavored kabobs served with tzatziki.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
3 lb boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of all visible fat
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
3/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped (3 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 English (hothouse) cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced (1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 whole wheat thin pocket flatbreads (7 inch), cut in half
2 cups baby spinach
6 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into 6 slices each
12 lemon wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place onion in bottom of slow cooker. Top with pork. In small bowl, mix lemon juice, oregano, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the garlic. Pour and spread lemon mixture over pork. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or High heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until pork is very tender.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix Tzatziki ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Remove pork to cutting board; pull into bite-size pieces. Pour juices and onions into small bowl. Place pork back in slow cooker. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using slotted spoon; remove onions from juices, and place in slow cooker with pork; gently mix. Add juices back to pork 2 tablespoons at a time until desired moistness is reached. Discard remaining juices.
  • To serve, fill each pocket flatbread half with spinach leaves, 3 tomato slices, and about 1/2 cup pork mixture. Top with tzatziki and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Vusi Lephoto
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These sandwiches were delicious! The pork was so juicy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Rojina Rayee
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I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The pork was so tender and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Nakima Roaen
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These sandwiches were easy to make and turned out great! The pork was cooked perfectly and the tzatziki sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Kiya Baba
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These sandwiches were amazing. The pork was cooked perfectly and the tzatziki sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Cliff Kobele
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These sandwiches were delicious! The pork was so juicy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


kamala lama
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I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The pork was so tender and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Kelsey Aline
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These sandwiches were easy to make and turned out great! The pork was cooked perfectly and the tzatziki sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Arc Climer
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These sandwiches were amazing. The pork was cooked perfectly and the tzatziki sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Tsega Negera
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These sandwiches were delicious! The pork was so juicy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Gendoesntcare Willson
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I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The pork was so tender and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Daniel Acheampong
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These sandwiches were easy to make and turned out great! The pork was cooked perfectly and the tzatziki sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Nkele Makgohlo
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I'm not usually a fan of pork, but these sandwiches were amazing! The meat was so juicy and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making these again.


Hemish Chido
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These were so good! I made them for my family and they loved them. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.