Pork gyros with yogurt tomato sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. This classic Greek dish is made with tender pork that is marinated in a mixture of herbs and spices, then grilled or roasted until cooked through. The pork is then served in pita bread with a creamy yogurt tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and onions. Gyros are a popular street food in Greece, and they are also a favorite at Greek restaurants around the world. Whether you're a fan of Greek cuisine or just looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, pork gyros with yogurt tomato sauce is sure to please.
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ITALIAN GYROS WITH YOGURT AND TOMATO
Rub sweet Italian sausage with cumin and oregano, and serve it on flatbread topped with lettuce, tomato and a spicy yogurt sauce.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat a cast-iron grill pan or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Slice the sausages lengthwise and open them like a book. Remove the casings and press the sausages until flattened to about 1/4 inch thick. Combine the cumin and oregano in a small bowl. Rub the cut-side of the sausages with the spice mixture. Brush the hot pan with oil and add the sausages, seasoned-side down, and cook each side until the sausages are browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Toss the tomatoes and their juice with the lettuce in a medium bowl. Stir the yogurt, lemon juice, harissa and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in another bowl until smooth.
- Warm each flatbread in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side. Spread some of the yogurt sauce on the bread and then top with the tomato-lettuce mixture and sausage. Serve the extra sauce on the side.
PORK GYROS WITH YOGURT-TOMATO SAUCE, RED ONION, AND ARUGULA
Provided by Susanna Hoffman
Categories Garlic Onion Pork Tomato Marinate Yogurt High Fiber Arugula Summer Grill/Barbecue Capers Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For pork:
- Combine first 7 ingredients in large resealable plastic bag; shake to blend. Add pork to marinade; seal bag. Chill overnight, turning bag occasionally.
- For sauce:
- Stir first 7 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until ready to use, up to 1 day.
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove pork from bag. Grill until thermometer inserted into center of each tenderloin registers 145°F, about 18 minutes. Transfer to work surface; let stand 10 minutes (temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Thinly slice into rounds.
- Grill pitas until warmed through and softened, about 2 minutes per side. Cut pitas in half. Fill pita halves with pork, drizzle with sauce, then tuck in onion and arugula. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
YOGURT TOMATO SAUCE FOR GYROS
Traditionally, gyros are served with a mild white yogurt dill cucumber sauce called tzatziki. This is a variation for a change of pace.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir ingredients in medium bowl to blend, season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill until ready to use.
PORK GYROS
I found this recipe, entitled "Pork Gyros with Yogurt-Tomato Sauce, Red Onion, and Arugula" on another recipe site some time back. It appeared in the June 2006 issue of Bon Appetit. Ice Cool Kitty posted the recipe for the sauce portion of these gyros, Recipe #386313 386313. Please see her recipe for making the Yogurt-Tomato sauce portion. I am posting the gyros portion so that other chefs will know what the recipe had looked like in its entirety. DH and I made these for dinner two nights ago and thought they were very tasty. Prep time does not include overnight marinating of the pork tenderloin, nor the time it takes to make the yogurt-tomato sauce as Ice Cool Kitty gave an estimate for that in her recipe posting. While the original recipe says it makes 12 pitas, and that is how I am posting it, DH and I found it to make about 5 large pitas.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 12 pitas
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the first seven ingredients in large resealable plastic bag; shake to blend. Add pork to marinade; seal bag. Chill overnight, turning bag occasionally.
- Make tomato-yogurt sauce per Ice Cool Kitty's directions in Recipe #386313 368313.
- Prepare BBQ (medium heat). Remove pork from bag. Grill until thermometer inserted into center of each tenderloin registers 145 degrees F, about 18 minutes. Transfer to work surface; let stand 10 minutes (temperature will rise five to ten degrees). Thinly slice into rounds.
- Grill pitas until warmed through and softened, about 2 minutes per side. Cut pitas in half. Fill pita halves with pork, drizzle with yogurt sauce, then tuck in onion and arugula. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 296.5, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 18.5
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your gyros.
- Marinate the pork for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
- Cook the pork over medium heat. This will help to prevent the meat from drying out.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the pork. This will help to ensure that the meat is evenly cooked.
- Serve the gyros with a variety of toppings. This could include tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese.
Conclusion:
Pork gyros are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pork gyros a try. You won't be disappointed!
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