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Bright Gyro with Tzatziki
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Bright Gyro with Tzatziki

4.6 (332 ratings)

A Bright Gyro, built on a slow, honest base, and served with Tzatziki.

Prep
16 min
Cook
63 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb gyro
  • 1 lb extra-virgin olive oil
  • a pinch lemon
  • 4 oz garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano
  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the gyro generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the gyro and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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