One of my all time favourite foods. I remember the road side vendors in Athens, and all of the country side towns, selling grilled meat, usually lamb, slapping it in a piece of pita and spreading tzatziki on it.
Maybe the greatest food I had eaten at the time, and still is at the top of the list.
1 1/2 lb Lamb Shoulder cut into cubes. Could use pork, chicken or beef also.
1/4C Olive Oil
1/3C Red Wine Vinegar
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1 Onion, chopped
1 Tbls Oregano (fresh if possible)
2 Tbls Parsley, chopped (fresh)
1 1/2 Tbls Mint, chopped (fresh)
1 Tbls Thyme, chopped (fresh)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Combine all of the above and mix well. Refridge overnight, if possible, but at least four to eight hours.
Thread the meat onto skewers.
Grill until done.
I used a BBQ, so it was about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve with pita, tzatziki, and whatever else you want to make a gyro like sandwich.
