If you're craving a flavorful and juicy pork dish that's perfect for a casual meal or a party, look no further than these slow cooker pork pita sandwiches with tzatziki. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a mouthwatering feast that will leave your family and friends begging for more. The combination of tender pork, tangy tzatziki sauce, and fluffy pita bread is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Greece. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will change the way you think about pork sandwiches forever.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
EVERYTHING GREEK PORK PITAS
Everything Greek Pork Pitas - peppery pork with tzatziki, parsley, sun dried tomato, feta, and lemon juice. works in the Instant Pot!
Provided by Lindsay
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place all ingredients for the pork in a slow cooker on low heat for 10-12 hours, OR in an Instant Pot on the meat/stew setting (about 45 minutes). Shred the meat and stir it around in all those juices. YUM.
- Assemble pitas!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize about 1/2 cup of the shredded pork, Calories 270 calories, Sugar 2.1 g, Sodium 423.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.8 g, Cholesterol 114 mg
SLOW-COOKER PORK PITA SANDWICHES WITH TZATZIKI
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
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
GREEK PITAS WITH PULLED PORK
Both picky and adventurous eaters will go for this Mediterranean spin on pulled pork. Serve the meat wrapped in soft, whole-wheat pita bread topped with chopped fresh veggies, tangy feta cheese, and our creamy, herb-infused Tzatziki Sauce. If your people are picky, they'll still love the pulled pork just wrapped by itself in a warm pita.
Provided by Thriving Home
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
- Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. If making in the Instant Pot, cut the pork into four equal pieces. Rub the seasoning mixture on all sides of the pork. (Freezing instructions begin here.)
- Place the pork, onion, and broth in the slow cooker or the Instant Pot. Slow Cooker Instructions: Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours.
- Instant Pot Instructions: Lock and seal the lid. Cook at high pressure for 45 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Transfer the pork and onion to a cutting board and discard any liquid remaining in the cooker. Shred the meat, then return the meat and the onion to the cooker to keep them warm.
- Serve some shredded pork wrapped in a warm pita, topped with our Easy Tzatziki Sauce and your favorite Greek toppings.
- Slow Cooker Instructions: Thaw meal completely using one of these safe methods. Follow Steps 3 through 5.
- Instant Pot Instructions: Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté." Transfer the frozen meal to the pot and cook for 5 minutes to release some liquid. Press "Cancel." Follow Step 3b, but cook for 45 to 50 minutes. (The frozen meat will cook in about the same amount of time as fresh.) Follow Steps 4 and 5.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pita with pulled pork (excludes toppings), Calories 322 calories, Sugar 2.2 g, Sodium 584.6 mg, Fat 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 36.6 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg
PEPPERED PORK PITAS WITH GARLIC SPREAD
Delicious garlicky restaurant-style pork sandwiches can be on your dinner table in minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, milk and garlic; set aside.
- In medium bowl, mix pork, oil and pepper. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in skillet 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is lightly browned and no longer pink in center. Stir in bell peppers; heat until warm.
- Heat pita folds as directed on package. Lightly spread one side of each pita fold with garlic mixture. Spoon pork mixture over each; fold up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW-COOKER BBQ PORK PITA SANDWICHES
Who makes the best BBQ pulled pork sandwiches in town! You do! At least, you will-when you try this blissfully simple slow-cooker recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 6h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut meat into large chunks; place in slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic powder and cumin; top with onions and bay leaf. Add orange juice and 3/4 cup barbecue sauce; cover with lid.
- Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours). Remove meat from slow cooker; cut into small pieces or shred with fork. Place in medium bowl. Add remaining barbecue sauce and 1 cup of the cooking liquid; mix lightly.
- Spoon into pita pockets just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g
PORK TENDERLOIN PITA SANDWICHES
I adopted this recipe. I prepared it using Recipe #107646 for the spice rub and Recipe #51983 in the finished pitas. The seasoning was perfect and the tzatziki was the perfect complement. This will become a regular in my menu rotation.
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut pork tenderloin in half across and rub each piece liberally with fennel spice.
- Brown in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil in a saute pan.
- Put pan in oven for 12-15 minutes until pork is medium rare.
- Remove pork from pan and let sit on a cutting board for 10 minutes to rest.
- Meanwhile saute onion and pepper in olive oil over medium high heat until caramelized but not completely soft.
- Slice tenderloin very thinly.
- To serve put tenderloin, vegetables and pita on a platter along with a bowl of tzatziki.
- Make sandwiches by placing some onion/pepper mix, pork and tzatziki inside warm pita bread.
TZATZIKI
I adopted this recipe. It is referenced in another adoptee, Pork Tenderloin Pita Sandwiches. I found it to be the perfect complement to the seasoned pork loin.
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 467.8, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 11.9, Protein 7.3
Tips:
- For a more flavorful pork, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the pork in a Dutch oven over low heat for 6-8 hours.
- To make the tzatziki sauce, be sure to use fresh cucumbers and Greek yogurt. You can also add other herbs or spices to taste, such as dill, mint, or garlic powder.
- If you want to make the pita bread yourself, there are many recipes available online. However, you can also find pre-made pita bread at most grocery stores.
- To assemble the sandwiches, simply pile the pork, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, and onions onto the pita bread. You can also add other toppings, such as feta cheese or olives.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker pork pita sandwiches with tzatziki sauce are a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The pork is cooked until tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce is a refreshing and tangy complement. Serve the sandwiches with your favorite toppings, such as tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, or olives.
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