Pork Shawarma in Pita
| Serves | 6 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Vegetables, Bread, Dairy, Meat |
| Day Part | Dinner, Lunch |
| Menu Part | Sandwich/Wrap |
| Cuisine Type | American |
This colorful pita is the perfect sandwich for pork lovers. With a hint of cucumbers and mint, this sandwich creates a perfect mixture of flavors.
Ingredients
4 garlic cloves
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. ground cardamom
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup plain yogurt
2 oz. lemon juice
2 lb. boneless pork collar butt, thinly sliced
8 pita breads
Tzatziki
1 med. cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped fine
1 lb. plain yogurt, strained
Pinch kosher salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
5 mint leaves, chopped
Steps
- In large bowl, combine garlic, salt, pepper, allspice, cardamom and nutmeg. Stir in yogurt and lemon juice. Add pork; coat well and marinate for 1 hr.
- Meanwhile, prepare Tzatziki.
- On grill, cook marinated pork 5 to 8 min., turning as needed, until it reaches an internal temperature of 138°F. Let rest briefly.
- Split pita breads and fill with pork. Top with tzatziki and garnish as desired.
Tzatziki
- Squeeze liquid from cucumbers. In bowl, combine yogurt, cucumbers and remaining ingredients. Mix well to combine.