Authentic Gyros Recipe Greece, Europe

Name: Gyros
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Southeastern European
Ingredients: FOR THE PORK GYROS; 1 pork tenderloin, cut into strips; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1/2 red onion, sliced; 3-4 tbsp of olive oil; 1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp oregano; thyme; rosemary; 1/2 tbsp honey; FOR THE TZATZIKI SAUCE; 1 cucumber; 2 cloves garlic; 60 ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil; 500g (1.1 lbs) yogurt; 1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar; salt and freshly ground pepper; TO SERVE; 4 pita breads; 1 red onion, sliced; 1 tomato, sliced; fried potatoes (optional); lettuce

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Main ingredients

Pork
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Pita bread
Tomato
Onion
Lettuce
Cucumber