Greek Style Pork Pita Wraps Recipes

EVERYTHING GREEK PORK PITAS

Steps:

• Place all ingredients for the pork in a slow cooker on low heat for 10-12 hours, OR in an Instant Pot on the meat/stew setting (about 45 minutes). Shred the meat and stir it around in all those juices. YUM.
• Assemble pitas!

GREEK PORK WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, mustard, 1-1/4 teaspoons garlic and oregano; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. , In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, salt, dill and remaining garlic; cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare the grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. , Grill tenderloin, uncovered, over direct medium-high for 2-3 minutes on each side. Place meat over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in foil; place on grill for 1-2 minutes on each side or until warmed. Slice tenderloin into strips; place on tortillas. Top each with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce and 1 tablespoon green onions.

GREEK STYLE PORK PITA WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large zip top bag, combine lemon juice, oil, mustard, 1 1/4 tsp of the garlic, and the oregano.
• Add the pork loin, seal the bag, and turn to coat.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• In a bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, salt, dill, and remaining garlic.
• Cover and chill till serving time.
• Heat oven to 400°.
• Place pork in pan lined with foil, or sprayed with non stick spray.
• SAVE MARINADE.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then brush with remaining marinade.
• Bake for 15 minutes more, then check temperature with meat thermometer.
• Temp should be 160° (slightly pink).
• Bake longer if necessary.
• This is how I serve the meat in the pitas: split the pita so you have 2 rounds.
• Place some sliced pork in the center, top with yogurt sauce and green onions, and roll up.
• Or if you prefer, you can slice off the top of the pita, and put meat and sauce in to make a pocket.

GREEK PITAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill and seasoned salt; cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. , Combine the oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano and thyme in large bowl; add pork. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain pork, discarding marinade. In a large skillet, stir-fry pork until browned, about 4 minutes. Stuff into pita halves; top with cucumber sauce, tomato and onion.

PORK SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• Trim and cut pork into 1 inch cubes.
• In large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Add pork and stir to coat.
• Marinate for 10 minutes (make ahead: cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours).
• evenly thread pork onto six 8 inch skewers; place on foil lined baking sheet.
• Brush with marinade.
• Broil 6 inches away from heat, turning halfway through, until just a hint of pink remains inside, about 12 minutes.
• Spread tzatziki over each pita.
• Remove pork from skewers and place on pitas; fold over.

GREEK SALAD PITA WRAP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir together yogurt, lemon zest, and garlic. Arrange pitas on a baking sheet; bake until warmed and pliable, about 3 minutes.
• Toss together lemon juice, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, feta, olives, and parsley. Divide yogurt mixture among pitas, and spread. Divide salad mixture among pitas; roll to close. Wrap in parchment to secure.

SLOW-COOKER PORK PITA SANDWICHES WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place onion in bottom of slow cooker. Top with pork. In small bowl, mix lemon juice, oregano, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the garlic. Pour and spread lemon mixture over pork. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or High heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until pork is very tender.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix Tzatziki ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.
• Remove pork to cutting board; pull into bite-size pieces. Pour juices and onions into small bowl. Place pork back in slow cooker. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using slotted spoon; remove onions from juices, and place in slow cooker with pork; gently mix. Add juices back to pork 2 tablespoons at a time until desired moistness is reached. Discard remaining juices.
• To serve, fill each pocket flatbread half with spinach leaves, 3 tomato slices, and about 1/2 cup pork mixture. Top with tzatziki and a squeeze of lemon juice.