SLOW-COOKER PORK PITA SANDWICHES WITH TZATZIKI

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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

1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
3 lb boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of all visible fat
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
3/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped (3 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 English (hothouse) cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced (1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 whole wheat thin pocket flatbreads (7 inch), cut in half
2 cups baby spinach
6 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into 6 slices each
12 lemon wedges, if desired

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

Abraham Berihun
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This was a great recipe! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Nadife mohamed
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This recipe is a winner! The pork was cooked perfectly and the tzatziki sauce was delicious. I served it on pita bread with hummus and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


Cabdirisaaq Cali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover pork. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Himal Yog
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This was a great recipe! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


vang xiong
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The pork was a little dry, but the tzatziki sauce helped. I would add more liquid next time.


Keysha Petty
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Kazeem Onitilo
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement.


Angelique Garcia
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The pork is always tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce is the perfect addition.


all class fellows
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the tzatziki sauce is the perfect complement.


M A Kalam
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The tzatziki sauce was too garlicky for my taste.


Adil Mhan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out a little dry. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Mohamed Sameer
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This was a great recipe! The pork was cooked perfectly and the tzatziki sauce was delicious. I served it on pita bread with hummus and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


Latif Xain
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Christine Joseph
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The pork was moist and juicy, and the tzatziki sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


DAVID Ff
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Made this for dinner tonight and it was a hit! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.