World Flavors Cookbook

Gyros Pita (Gyro Wrap)

Thinly sliced, vertically spit-roasted pork or chicken wrapped in warm pita with tomato, onion, tzatziki, and crispy fries — Athens' iconic fast food.

Cuisine: Greece

Ingredients

• 1kg pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Pita bread, tzatziki, tomato, red onion, fries

Instructions

1. Marinate pork slices in olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and spices for at least 4 hours (overnight best).
2. Stack and compress meat. Roast at 200°C in a loaf shape or cook slices in a hot skillet.
3. Slice thinly when cooked. Warm pita on a griddle.
4. Assemble: meat, tomato, onion, tzatziki, and a handful of crispy fries inside the pita.