Greek-Style Pork Gyros Plate

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Delicious Greek-Style Pork Gyros Plate recipe for lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

790

Sugar

Fat

50g

The Greek-style pork gyros plate is a popular Mediterranean dish that has become a favorite around the world. This meal is typically made with sliced pork or chicken, seasoned with spices like oregano, and served in a warm pita bread with a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce. The red onions add a touch of sweetness and crunch to the dish, and the whole thing is typically eaten with your hands. This meal is perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner, and it can be customized with different toppings like tomatoes, cucumber, or feta cheese to suit your tastes.

Instructions

1.	Slice the pork belly into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
2.	In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise.
3.	Rub the spice mixture onto the sliced pork belly, making sure it is evenly coated.
4.	Cover the pork with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
5.	When ready to cook, preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
6.	Grill the pork belly slices for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
7.	Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute.
8.	Assemble the gyros plate by placing the warm pita bread on a plate.
9.	Add a layer of tzatziki on top of the pita bread.
10.	Arrange the grilled pork slices and thinly sliced red onions on top of the tzatziki.
11.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This Greek-style pork gyros plate is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be served for lunch or dinner.

The pork belly is seasoned with a flavorful spice rub and grilled until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

The tzatziki adds a cool and refreshing element that pairs perfectly with the warm pita bread.

This meal is also quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights.

CONS

This meal is relatively high in calories and fat due to the pork belly and mayonnaise in the spice rub and tzatziki.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this meal is not particularly healthy, it does contain some beneficial nutrients.
The pork belly is a good source of protein and contains essential vitamins and minerals.
The tzatziki is made with yogurt, which is a good source of probiotics that can support digestive health.
The red onions add flavor and also contain antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation in the body.

	500 g boneless pork belly
	2 teaspoons oregano
	1 garlic clove , minced
	2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
	2 tablespoons mayonnaise
	1/2 red onion , very thinly sliced
	1 cup tzatziki ( yoghurt and cucumber dip )
	2 round pita bread