Gyros Pita

Name: Gyros Pita
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 800g Pork Shoulder, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar; 3 cloves of Garlic, minced; 2 tsp Oregano, dried; 1 1/2 tsp Sweet Paprika; 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Pepper (Black); 300g Greek Yogurt, strained, full-fat; 1/2 Cucumber, grated and well-drained; 2 cloves of Garlic, very finely minced; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar; 1/4 tsp Salt; 600g Potatoes, cut into thin fries; 4 Greek Pita Breads; 2 Tomatoes, sliced; 1 Red Onion, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp Olive Oil, for warming/brushing pitas; Some Oregano, dried, to finish, optional

A savory, homemade Gyros Pita with tender, spice‑crusted pork, crisp roasted potatoes and a bright, cooling tzatziki tucked into warm pita. Fresh tomatoes and red onion add crunch and color, while oregano and a splash of olive oil finish each pocket beautifully.

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Traditional Greek Recipe

Health Grade

B · Healthy

Rating

4.8

Time

1 hr

Price

1,22 €

Calories

879 kcal

meal prep

high protein

low sugar

mediterranean diet

Method

Marinate the pork

In a large bowl, toss the Pork Shoulder with 2 tbsp Olive Oil, 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar, 3 cloves of Garlic, 2 tsp Oregano, 1 1/2 tsp Sweet Paprika, 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin, 1 tsp Salt, and 1/2 tsp Pepper until every slice is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can soak in while you prep the rest.

Prep the veg

Wash and dry the Potatoes, Cucumber, Tomato, and Red Onion. Cut the potatoes into thin fries, grate the cucumber, then squeeze it in a clean towel until it is as dry as possible. Slice the tomatoes and onion thinly and set everything aside.

Mix the tzatziki

In a bowl, stir together the 300 g Greek Yogurt, the grated cucumber, the 2 cloves of very finely minced garlic, 1 tbsp Olive Oil, 1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar, and a small pinch of Salt until smooth and thick. Cover and chill while you finish the rest of the meal so the flavors can meld.

Bake the fries

Heat the oven to 425° F. Spread the potato fries on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 15 minutes, then flip them and bake for 15 minutes more, until they are tender inside and golden at the edges.

Cook the pork

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Let any excess marinade drip off the pork, then pan-fry the slices in a single layer, working in batches if needed, for 3 minutes per side until deeply browned and cooked through. Transfer the pork to a plate and keep it warm while you finish the rest.

Assemble the pitas

Brush the Greek Pita Bread lightly with the final tablespoon of Olive Oil and warm each one in the skillet for about 1 minute per side until soft and pliable. Fill the pitas with the pork, fries, sliced tomato, red onion, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki, then finish with a pinch of dried oregano if you like.