Pork Gyros with Tzatziki sauce

Prep Steps

• 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly {do:slice}
• 1 small onion, thinly {do:slice}
• 2 cloves garlic {do:mince}
• 1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce {do:shred}
• 2 tomatoes {do:dice}
• 1/2 red onion, thinly {do:slice}

Marinate the Pork

In a gallon-size zip-top bag, combine...

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp dried rosemary
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried sage
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}

Seal and squish until the sugar dissolves, then add...

• 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seal again and massage to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, or up to 1 day ahead.

The Tzatziki

Option: Store-Bought Tzatziki {id:tzatziki.store}

Grab a tub from the deli or dairy case.

Set out to serve with the gyros...

• 1 1/2 cups tzatziki sauce

Option: Homemade Tzatziki {id:tzatziki.home, preptime:+15, cal:-20, protein:+3, fat:-2, sodium:-140}

Cool, garlicky and fresh. Make it while the pork marinates.

Grate on the large holes of a box grater...

• 1/2 cucumber

Toss with and let sit 10 minutes, then wrap in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as you can...

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

In a bowl, stir the cucumber together with...

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Cover and refrigerate until serving. The flavor gets better the longer it sits.

Sear the Pork

Pour the pork and onion into a sieve to drain, and discard the marinade. Heat a large skillet over high heat and sear in 1/3 lb batches, without crowding the pan, until browned and cooked through, 2–3 minutes per batch.

Build the Gyros

Warm in a dry skillet, about 30 seconds per side...

• 6 gyro flatbreads

Fill each flatbread with the seared pork and a spoonful of tzatziki, then top with...

• 1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced