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Name: Authentic Pita Gyro Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: *For the Gyro Meat:**; 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder or chicken thighs (or lamb); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; *For the Tzatziki Sauce:**; 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat); 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; *For Assembly:**; 4-6 pita breads; 2 large tomatoes, sliced; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional); French fries (optional, traditional addition)

Pita Gyro

Greece

Various

A popular Greek street food made with meat (usually pork, chicken, or lamb) cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served in pita bread with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.

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