Gyros is perhaps the most famous Greek street food, beloved worldwide for its incredible flavor and satisfying heartiness. The name comes from the Greek word for "turn," referring to the rotating vertical spit on which the meat is cooked. At Lauer House, we prepare our gyros the traditional way, using a blend of pork seasoned with Mediterranean spices.
The meat is stacked on the vertical rotisserie and slow-roasted for hours, developing a crispy, caramelized exterior while staying juicy within. We shave thin slices directly onto warm, fluffy pita bread, then top with fresh tomatoes, onions, and a generous dollop of our house-made tzatziki.
The combination of savory meat, cool creamy tzatziki, fresh vegetables, and soft pita creates the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're enjoying it as a quick lunch or a late-night meal, our gyros delivers authentic Greek street food flavor with every bite.
The meat is stacked on the vertical rotisserie and slow-roasted for hours, developing a crispy, caramelized exterior while staying juicy within. We shave thin slices directly onto warm, fluffy pita bread, then top with fresh tomatoes, onions, and a generous dollop of our house-made tzatziki.
The combination of savory meat, cool creamy tzatziki, fresh vegetables, and soft pita creates the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're enjoying it as a quick lunch or a late-night meal, our gyros delivers authentic Greek street food flavor with every bite.
Prep: 20 mins + marinating
Cook: 1.5 hours
Serves: 4
Medium
Ingredients
For the Gyros:
1kg pork shoulder, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp allspice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
For serving:
4 pita breads
Tzatziki sauce
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
Paprika for garnish
1kg pork shoulder, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp allspice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
For serving:
4 pita breads
Tzatziki sauce
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
Paprika for garnish
Instructions
1. Combine garlic, olive oil, oregano, paprika, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper to make a marinade.
2. Coat pork slices in marinade. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Thread meat onto a vertical rotisserie spit, pressing tightly together. Alternatively, stack in a loaf shape on a baking sheet.
4. Cook on rotisserie (or bake at 180°C) until meat is cooked through and edges are crispy, about 1.5 hours.
5. Shave thin slices from the outer crispy layer.
6. Warm pita breads. Fill with gyros meat, tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions. Sprinkle with paprika.
7. Roll up and serve immediately.
2. Coat pork slices in marinade. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Thread meat onto a vertical rotisserie spit, pressing tightly together. Alternatively, stack in a loaf shape on a baking sheet.
4. Cook on rotisserie (or bake at 180°C) until meat is cooked through and edges are crispy, about 1.5 hours.
5. Shave thin slices from the outer crispy layer.
6. Warm pita breads. Fill with gyros meat, tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions. Sprinkle with paprika.
7. Roll up and serve immediately.
