Gyros (Pork)

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg Pork shoulder or neck, thinly sliced
• 100ml Olive oil
• Saft von 1 Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 EL Dried oregano
• 1 TL Cumin
• 1 TL Coriander
• 1 TL Salt
• 1 TL Black pepper
• 2 Zehen Garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

1. Place pork slices in a large bowl.
2. Add olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and garlic. Mix well and marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
3. To achieve a traditional gyros effect, stack the marinated meat slices tightly onto a vertical spit. Alternatively, you can grill or pan-fry the meat.
4. If using a spit, rotate slowly and cook until the meat is done and can be shaved easily.
5. If grilling or pan-frying: Sear the meat in batches in a hot pan or on the grill until cooked through and slightly browned.
6. The meat is typically sliced or shaved into thin strips.
7. Serve in pita bread with tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions.

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