Gyros

Directions

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   If you bought unground lamb, it is better if you grind it before you continue and not go straight to the food processor.
2. 2
   Place the onion and garlic in the food processor and process until tiny, it will be spun on the side walls of the containter.
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   Add the meat, spices and any optional spices you prefer.
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   Process until very well blended.
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   Place in the fridge for a couple hours (or up to 24 hours). This developes the flavors.
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   Preheat oven to 350°F.
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   Use a roasting pan or foil lined baking sheet. Form a 5 inch wide 1.5 inch tall and as long as it goes loaf on the pan.
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   Bake until cooked through. Internal temp will be 160°F It will take 30-45 minutes.
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   Alternatively you can sous vide the meat at 165F for at least 2 hours. The nice thing about this choice is that it will hold for as long as you need it to at that temperature.
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    In the mean time you have made your Tzatziki sauce and Pita bread.
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    When ready to serve slice the loaf as thin as possible. Place it under the broiler for just a few minutes. Enough time to heat it through and brown the edges.
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    Place the meat in a pita.
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    Add Tzatziki sauce.
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    Optionally you can add cucumbers, tomatoes, calamata olives, feta, onions and/or greek peppers.
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    Time does not include refrigeration time.
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    Enjoy!.