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Pork Gyros with Yogurt-Tomato Sauce, Red Onion, and Arugula

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Juicy pork replaces the traditional lamb in these sandwiches. Tomato and capers are a lively addition to the yogurt sauce.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12

Ingredients

Pork

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup dry red wine
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small bay leaf, crumbled
1/2 tablespoon (packed) fresh oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1-pound pork tenderloins

Sauce

1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt or whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped seeded tomato
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons drained capers, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
6 7-inch-diameter pita breads
1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced
24 large arugula leaves

Preparation

  1. For pork:

    Step 1

    Combine first 7 ingredients in large resealable plastic bag; shake to blend. Add pork to marinade; seal bag. Chill overnight, turning bag occasionally.

  2. For sauce:

    Step 2

    Stir first 7 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until ready to use, up to 1 day.

  3. Step 3

    Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove pork from bag. Grill until thermometer inserted into center of each tenderloin registers 145°F, about 18 minutes. Transfer to work surface; let stand 10 minutes (temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Thinly slice into rounds.

    Step 4

    Grill pitas until warmed through and softened, about 2 minutes per side. Cut pitas in half. Fill pita halves with pork, drizzle with sauce, then tuck in onion and arugula. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

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