how to make a gyro sandwich?

Question

how to make a gyro sandwich?

Answer 1

Ingredients:



2 1/2 pounds of boneless pork loin, shoulder, or fresh ham

white wine vinegar

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GREEK GYRO SEASONING MIXTURE

3 tablespoons of sea salt

1 1/2 teaspoons of sweet paprika

1/4 teaspoon of pepper

1/4 teaspoon of finely crushed (powdered) Greek oregano (rigani)

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FOR PITA WRAP SANDWICHES

6-8 pieces of thin pita bread (not pocket pita)

1/2 cup of tzatziki (see below)

1 medium onion, sliced

2 tomatoes, sliced

french fries (optional)

olive oil



Preparation:



In a small bowl combine paprika, salt, pepper, and oregano.



Make the Gyro Meat:



Slice the meat against the grain as thinly as possible and pound with a meat mallet to less than 1/4-inch thick. In a flat-bottomed container, arrange one layer of slices, sprinkle liberally with seasoning mixture, then with a little vinegar. Spread the vinegar over the meat so that all pieces are moistened. Add layers, spices, and vinegar until all the meat has been marinated. Cover and refrigerate for 1/2 hour to 2 hours.



Note: If there's any seasoning mix left over, store in an airtight jar and use again for gyro or as a rub for pork souvlaki.



Make the tzatziki and french fries.



Remove meat from the refrigerator and slice into strips about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch wide and 2 to 2 1/2 inches long. Dry fry (without any oil) in a non-stick frying pan until well browned and slightly crisp.



Alternate cooking methods: Do not cut the meat into strips before cooking. Cook thinly pounded pieces on the grill (or in a roasting pan in the oven) until the edges of the meat begin to crisp, then slice and serve.



Yield: 6-8 large pita wraps, or gyro meat dinner for 6-8



To Make the Gyro Pita Wrap Sandwich: See photos



Brush the pita bread with olive oil and fry in a dry frying pan or grill for a few minutes until warmed and softened, not crisp.



In the center of each pita:



spread 1 heaping tablespoon of tzatziki

add 2-3 slices of tomato

add sliced onion to taste

add gyro meat

sprinkle with sea salt (to taste) and more sweet paprika

top with french fries (optional)



Twist the gyro sandwich in butcher's paper, parchment paper, or wax paper and serve.



To Make a Gyro Dinner:



Serve the gyro meat with french fries, tomato and onion slices, and pita wedges or crusty Greek bread on the side.



Note: This type of gyro can also be made with beef, lamb, or chicken.

Answer 2

Traditional Gyros are made from a meat loaf slowly roasted and thinly sliced. If you're short on time, make a close approximation by using thin, oblong burger patties. If you find you love Gyros, you can dive in and make a meat loaf next time.

Answer 3

I'd use lamb, honestly. You can prepare it with oregano, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice. How close do you live to a Trader Joe's...because their tzatziki is delicious. Seriously, I attended a Greek Fest (the best in our area) one week ago, and I now prefer TJ's to what was served. Then, meat, thinly sliced white onion, tomato, tzatziki on a pita. I'm making them this week! But as a pork souvlaki.