Favorite flavors of the Mediterranean come
alive in this gyros-inspired sandwich. Marinated strips of pork
roast quickly in a hot oven and are then tucked into a pita pocket
and topped with a yogurt-cucumber dressing. Serve with cured
black olives.
Gyros-Style
Pork Sandwich
- 1 pound boneless pork
loin
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 pita loaves, halved
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- Cut pork crosswise into
thin slices. Slice then into strips 5 x 1/2-inch. Combine olive
oil, mustard, lemon juice, garlic and oregano. Pour over pork
slices. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl
stir together yogurt, cucumber, garlic and dill weed. Cover and
refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Drain marinade from pork
slices and place pork in single layer in shallow pan. Roast until
crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Open each pita half to
form a pocket. Distribute pork among each half. Top each sandwich
with some chilled yogurt mixture and sliced onions.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: Calories
430 calories Protein 28 grams Fat 23 grams Sodium 360 milligrams
Cholesterol 60 milligrams Saturated Fat 5 grams Carbohydrates
29 grams Fiber 3 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.
