Pulled Pork Gyros
Yield:
4-6 Servings
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
4 hours 3 seconds
Total Time:
4 hours 15 minutes 3 seconds
These gyros are loaded with pork, slaw and the perfect set of seasonings!
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Oregano
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1-2 tsp cayenne (dependent on personal taste preferences)
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 2 TBSP Olive Oil
- 4 peeled garlic cloves
- 2 medium onions, quartered
- 2.5-3 lbs pork loin
- SLAW INGREDIENTS:
- 3 TBSP yogurt
- 3 TBSP mayonnaise
- 1.5 TBSP apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tsp sugar (to taste)
- 1.5 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 carrots, grated and peeled
- TOPPINGS:
- Halved cherry tomatoes
- Halved, seeded, peeled, diced avocado
Instructions
- Sear pork loin on all sides over medium high heat, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- In a small bowl, combine spices: chili powder, oregano, cumin, cayenne, salt, and ground pepper. Season pork by rubbing the spices in thoroughly on all sides.
- Place onions, garlic and pork and 1 cup of water into a crock pot or roasting pan.
- Cook according to package directions or in a crock pot for 4-5 hours on high heat or 8 hours on low heat. Cook to an internal temperature of 175°F.
- After cooking is complete, shred meat and place back into the juices for 30 minutes.
- Combine the cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.
- Combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar and sugar in a small bowl.
- Pour over cabbage and carrots and stir well. Cover and place in fridge for at least an hour.
- Make and cook homemade pita bread.
- Top pita bread with pulled pork, slaw, tomatoes and avocado.
- Server and enjoy immediately!
- Repeat: Make another pulled pork gyro and enjoy! 🙂