Gyro

Name: Gyro
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lb ground pork (or ground chicken); 1 large onion, grated and drained; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 4 pita breads, for serving; 1 cup tzatziki, for serving; 1 tomato, sliced, for serving; 1/2 red onion, sliced, for serving

Tender marinated pork piled into warm pita with tomato, onion, and a generous swipe of tzatziki — the iconic Greek street sandwich.

⏱ 25 minPrep time

🔥 1 hr 10 minCook time

🍽 4Servings

🏷 DinnerCategory

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Gyro means “turn” — a nod to the vertical spit of seasoned meat that sizzles and crisps as it rotates. Stacked layers of pork or chicken, herbs, and lemon are carved into juicy ribbons for the perfect wrap.

On Greek streets, gyro is the ultimate fast food: warm pita, tzatziki, tomato, onion, and fries wrapped in paper. This home version layers the same flavors into a loaf that roasts to a shattering crust.

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Step by stepInstructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix the pork, grated onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.
Pack the mixture firmly into the loaf pan; place the pan in a roasting dish filled with 1 inch of hot water.
Bake 60-70 minutes until the loaf is firm and browned. Cool 20 minutes, then slice it thin.
Crisp the slices in a hot skillet until the edges are browned, about 2 minutes per side.
Warm the pitas, fill them with the gyro meat, tzatziki, tomato, and onion; roll up and serve.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Slicing the loaf thin and crisping it in a hot pan is what recreates the spit-roasted edge. Grate the onion and squeeze out the excess liquid so the loaf holds together.

Recipe details

Prep25 min

Cook1 hr 10 min

Servings4

CategoryDinner

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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