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Pork Gyros

Takes 60 minutes | Serves 6 |

Classic Greek pork gyros with a flavorful marinade and traditional accompaniments. Enjoy tender, marinated pork slices wrapped in pita with tzatziki, mustard, and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 2000 g pork
  • 50 g seed oil
  • 50 g olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 50 g white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 50 g honey
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons oregano
  • 1 whole tomato
  • 1 whole green bell pepper
  • 1 whole potato

Steps

    Marinade and Meat Preparation

    • Cut the pork into thin slices and tenderize with a mallet. Combine seed oil, olive oil, mustard, vinegar, cumin, salt, paprika, chili flakes, pepper, honey, garlic, onion, and oregano in a bowl. Marinate the pork slices in the mixture for 12 hours in the refrigerator.
    • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) with fan. Place halved potato on a baking pan as a base and thread pork slices on skewers. Add sliced tomato, bell pepper, and onion pieces on top.

    Baking

    • Wrap skewers with aluminum foil and bake for 3 hours. Uncover and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

    Assembly and Serving

    • Cut the baked gyros. Serve with pita breads, tzatziki sauce, mustard, sliced tomatoes, onions, parsley, and French fries.

Nutritional Information

2500 calories per serving