Quick pork yiros
This Quick Pork Yiros recipe features marinated pork fillets cooked until browned and wrapped in warm pita bread. It's an easy and flavorful meal that can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Cook time 10 min
Prep time 30 min
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil1 tsp vinegar
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried coriander
2 pork fillets
4 pita breads
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Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried coriander.
- Mix well to create a marinade.
- Slice the pork fillets into thin strips.
- Place the pork strips into the bowl with the marinade.
- Toss the pork to ensure all pieces are well-coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes. For an enhanced flavor, you can let it marinate for up to an hour in the refrigerator.
- Heat a large skillet or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated pork strips to the skillet in a single layer. You may need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Cook the pork for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and slightly browned.
- Once cooked, transfer the pork to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- While the pork is cooking, lightly warm the pita breads.
- You can heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until they are soft and pliable.
- Alternatively, you can warm them in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 5 minutes.
- Place a portion of the cooked pork strips onto each pita bread.
- You can add your favorite toppings such as sliced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, lettuce, tzatziki sauce, or feta cheese.
- Fold the pita bread around the filling to form a wrap.
- Serve the yiros immediately while they are warm.
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Quick pork yiros FAQ:
For optimal flavor, marinate the pork for at least 15 minutes. If you have more time, marinating for up to an hour in the refrigerator will enhance the taste even further.
Cook the marinated pork strips in a skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked and slightly browned.
Tortillas, flatbreads, or even lettuce wraps can be used as substitutes for pita bread if preferred.
The pork should be browned on the outside and no longer pink in the center. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.
Store any leftover yiros in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork fillets for a few hours or overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork is cooked through; it should reach an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C).
- Warm the pita breads in the oven or on a skillet before serving for a soft and warm texture.
- Add some fresh vegetables like tomatoes, red onions, and lettuce as toppings for extra crunch and flavor.
- Serve with a side of tzatziki sauce for an authentic Greek experience.
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 290kcal
Protein 27g
Carbohydrates 40g
Fiber 7g
Sugar 2.14g
Fat 10g
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