HOMEMADE GREEK ROASTED LAMB GYROS

The Greek Lamb Gyros, Famous Around The World & Unbelievably Delicious!

Gyros is a classic Greek sandwich. Learn how to make one of the world’s great sandwiches at home, complete with lamb, tzatziki, and pita.

Ingredients

*1 pound leg of lamb roast bone in, trimmed of any excess fat
*8 cloves of garlic divided
*1/4 cup Olive Oil
*juice of 2 lemons
*2 teaspoons dried oregano
*2 teaspoons dried rosemary
*salt and pepper for seasoning
*6 fresh pitas warmed
*pickled red onions for serving

Tzatziki
*1 1/2 cups greek yogurt
*1 tablespoon Vinegar
*1 tablespoon Olive Oil
*1 clove garlic minced
*1 tbsp chopped dill
*1 cucumber finely chopped
*salt
Seasoned Fries
*8-10 potatoes sliced
*oil for frying
*salt + dried oregano for seasoning

Directions
Preheat the oven to 200 C.
Grab the garlic and thinly slice 5 of the cloves, set aside. Finely mince the remaining 3 cloves of garlic and add the minced cloves to a bowl. To the same bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, rosemary, a tiny pinch of salt and a large pinch of pepper. Mix to combine.

Place the lamb in a roasting pan and cut small slits all over. Grab the slices of garlic and insert them into the slits on the lamb, then rub the olive/herb mixture all over. Pour in enough water , just to cover the bottom of the pan. Cover the pan with foil.
Roast on lowest rack of oven for 40 minutes to 1 hour then remove the foil and lower the heat to 170 C.
Roast for another 40 to 50 minutes, or until the lamb reaches your desired doneness.

While the lamb is roasting, make the Tzatziki.
In a medium size bowl combine the yogurt, vinegar, olive oil, dill, garlic, and pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in the cucumber. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

When the lamb is done roasting, remove from oven and let rest about 30 minutes as the lamb continues to cook outside the oven.

Meanwhile, make the fries. Pour the oil into a deep frying pan, filling it about 3 inches up the sides.
Working in small batches, add the potatoes and fry, tossing occasionally, until crisp, and golden.
Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle the fries with seasoned salt.

Once the lamb has rested, shred or thinly slice the meat. Spread the Tzatziki over warm pitas, place the onions, the meat and the fries. Season with dried oregano and roll up tightly.

kali orexi !!