Greek Gyro Pita with Tzatziki

A Greek gyro pita brings together juicy oregano-scented meat, warm bread, crisp vegetables, fries, and cool tzatziki in one generous handheld meal.

Marinate the pork briefly with lemon, garlic, and oregano, then sear it in a hot skillet for browned edges. The tzatziki can be made while the meat rests.

Drain the grated cucumber well before mixing the tzatziki so the sauce stays thick enough to spoon into the pita.

Serving Suggestions

Add lemon wedges, olives, extra fries, and a simple tomato salad. A sparkling water with lemon keeps the meal bright.

Recipe Notes

The pork can marinate for up to 12 hours. Assemble the pitas just before serving so the bread stays warm and the fries remain crisp.

Greek Gyro Pita with Tzatziki

Juicy oregano-marinated pork tucked into warm pita with tomato, onion, fries, lettuce, and creamy tzatziki.

Servings 4 pitas

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Large skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Box grater
• Tongs

Ingredients

 

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Gyro Meat

• 1 1/2 lb pork shoulder thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp fine salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Tzatziki and Filling

• 1 cup Greek yogurt thick
• 1/2 medium cucumber grated and squeezed dry
• 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 pieces pita breads warmed
• 2 medium tomatoes sliced
• 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
• 2 cups lettuce shredded
• 2 cups cooked fries hot and crisp

Instructions

 

Marinate and make tzatziki:

• Toss the pork with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Rest for 20 minutes while preparing the toppings.
• Stir the yogurt, squeezed cucumber, dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt together. Chill until ready to serve.

Cook the pork:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork in batches until browned at the edges and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per batch.
• Transfer the cooked pork to a plate and keep it warm while heating the pitas.

Assemble:

• Spread tzatziki over each warm pita. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, pork, and a handful of fries.
• Fold the bottom of each pita up and wrap in paper. Serve immediately with extra tzatziki.

Notes

• Do not crowd the skillet or the pork will steam instead of brown.
• Squeeze excess water from the cucumber for thick tzatziki.
• Assemble only when ready to eat.

Nutrition

Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 40gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 1120mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8g

Calories: 720kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: Gyro