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Making Greek Gyros for $2

In this video, the host demonstrates how to make Greek gyros at home for a cheap price of $2. He emphasizes the importance of using proper technique and making your own Pita bread.

Making Pita Bread

• Store-bought Pita is not good, so it's better to make it yourself.

• To make Pita bread, mix lukewarm water, instant yeast, granulated sugar, bread flour, and fine sea salt together.

• Knead the dough until you get a smooth end dough and let it rise at room temperature or in the fridge overnight.

• Roll each ball into discs around 7 to 8 inches wide and bake in an oven that has been preheated to 475 Fahrenheit for one to two minutes on each side.

Making Gyro Meat

• Cut boneless pork Boston butt into half-inch slices after freezing it for about an hour.

• Make a basic spice mix consisting of dried oregano, paprika, fresh cracked black pepper, kosher salt, finely chopped Rosemary mixed with garlic and vegetable oil.

• Rub your meat off with all your seasoning paste then stab and stack your meat onto long skewers at least eight to ten inches long.

• Roast in an oven that's been preheated to 400 Fahrenheit rotating often for about 45 minutes or until cooked.

Making Toppings

• Start with full-fat Greek yogurt as a base for tzatziki sauce.

• Add grated cucumber, minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil and salt to the yogurt and mix well.

• Other toppings can include sliced onions, tomatoes, and lettuce.

Assembling Gyros

• Warm up your Pita bread in the oven or on a stovetop.

• Add gyro meat, tzatziki sauce, and other toppings to the Pita bread.

• Fold the Pita bread over and enjoy your homemade Greek gyros.

How to Make a Greek Gyro at Home

In this section, the speaker provides an overview of the ingredients needed to make a Greek gyro at home.

Ingredients

• Garlic and extra virgin olive oil for Tzatziki

• Red onion slices

• Roma tomatoes

• Russet potatoes for french fries

Assembly of the Gyro

In this section, the speaker explains how to assemble the gyro.

Assembly Steps

• Add meat and fold pita bread.

• Add Tzatziki sauce generously.

• Add french fries, tomato slices, red onion slices.

• Optionally add fresh parsley on top.

Taste Test and Review

In this section, the speaker tastes and reviews the homemade Greek gyro.

Taste Test Results

• The pork is seasoned perfectly and tastes like it's from Greece.

• The proportions are slightly different than in a restaurant in Greece but have the same flavor.

• The combination of fries, tomato slices, onions is perfect.