[Budgiekeet]

Seen it both ways so waiting for Despinas final verdict on the spelling. Any way, I got a couple recipes to try making my own. There is a Greek restaurant across from my p/t job and I love to stop after work and get a Greek salad and a side of Gyro meat and hummus. I want to make some for myself though so I am looking for some recipes .

I am going to make an oven version and then brown it up on the grill for more flavor. I am hoping for some more recipes and ideas .

 

[despoinaki]

Hey Rick,it's gyros by the way!It's named like this because while the meat is roasting,it turns around itself(γυρίζει) with the help of a mechanism.And the pieces being cut -well most of them-are having the same size. I've never tried this at home though!I have read some recipes and all I know is that a lot of preparation and spices are needed.I can translate one for you if you want.

 

[Budgiekeet]

Ok Gyros it is . I will let you know how my first one comes out. I should get the lamb and spices tomorrow. Then process the meat and cook. I will post pics and taste results.

 

[Budgiekeet]

I should pick the first cucumbers from the garden this week, so I will make some Tzatziki sauce to go with it .

here is the first recipe I will use http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/gyro-meat-with-tzatziki-sauce-recipe.html

 

[Jonah]

MMMMMmmmmmmmmm....making my tummy growl....I love me some gyro's...

 

[eduardo]

Can't wait for the pictures!

 

[despoinaki]

Our gyros here in Greece is not made of lamb, but pork meat. Lamb gyros is served in Turkey..I read the recipe and I think it will be good! I'll send you later one recipe, tell me what you think!

 

[Budgiekeet]

Its nice to learn from the source . I will be making it up this afternoon. I am going to let it sit in the fridge for a day to let the spices mingle with the meats. I will cook it Wednesday and let you know.

I am looking forward to your recipe Despina .

 

[LynandIndigo]

Rick may I ask a silly question. What is Gyro's?

 

[Budgiekeet]

Rick may I ask a silly question. What is Gyro's?

It is a wonderfully flavored meat . Look at the link I put up for the recipe and it shows a picture.

 

[Budgiekeet]

Mixed and in the fridge. Smell is just like at the restaurant. I will cook tomorrow and let you know .

 

[despoinaki]

Homemade gyros
This recipe is taken from http://www.sintagespareas.gr site. I have never cooked gyros myself so this is not a recipe I tried myself. In this recipe pork meat is necessary.

2 chops pork neck (the fat is necessary)
2 slices bacon
salt and spices as desired (mixture of pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, allspice, sumac and some cinnamon)
some olive oil
1/2 cup water
an onion
2 pitas

Beat well two steaks or ask the butcher to do it. The bone does not mind a lot. We can if we want to remove it now or even better after baking
Mix all the spices on the steak and add some olive oil. Put the bacon on one over steak and cover with the other steak. We press the steaks with our hands, so the spices and the oil will be well combined. Put a little oil in a pot and place the steaks. (pot is a saucepan that is used for baking- it has a lid too.) Cut the onion into thick slices and place them round the steaks. Pour some more oil , water and add onion and spices again. Close the pot and bake at 200 ° C for one hour.
Then open the lid and remove the steaks. Cut it into small slices. Put it back in the oven and bake for 10 more minutes with the lid open until it's brown.
Serve with pitas , french fries , tomato slices, tzatziki or whatever you like .
Enjoy!
p.s. there are many sauces you can add to your pitas! not only tzatziki!

 

[Owlet]

Thank you to Rick and Despina for sharing the gyros with us. The "title" let me think about the small helicopter we get here and it all was then about meat!!!! Interesting!!

 

[Budgiekeet]

Gyros is in the oven. Tzatziki sauce is in the fridge. Pictures and tasting notes to follow.

 

[Budgiekeet]

Nice Greek website Despina. I want to try the stuffed zucchini .

Heres a couple pics

tzatziki!




gyros in oven in waterbath



out of the oven .



bricks condensing during cooling

 

[Budgiekeet]

It was delicious . I will definitely make this again. I sliced it and added some olive oil and browned under the broiler. Served on pita bread.

 

[despoinaki]

I loved the photos!! I saw the feta box there too!you did a great job! But I have to say that this kind of gyros I've never tasted. It's the turkish version and noone makes it here.. I bet it is delicious and I'll definately try it sometime!
ours is plain spiced and sliced pork meat, it looks like this

 

[Aisliyna]

Oh my gosh you two. I'm salivating here! Looks far too complicated to make while my 2 year old son is climbing my legs and crying at me but some day

YUM

 

[Budgiekeet]

Its funny how its in all the Greek resaurants here and its really Turkish. I love your pic and I will make some like that also. I am guessing the recipe you gave me will turn out that way.

 

[eduardo]

You guys are making me hungry, lol! That looks delicious