Pork Gyros

By á-16756

Crockpot

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoon oregano
• 2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 1/2-3 lb pork loin, excess fat trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 medium red onions, quartered
• 4 slices pita bread
• Cherry tomatoes
• Shredded lettuce
• Tzatziki sauce

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt and pepper. Season pork loin with spice mixture, rubbing in thoroughly on all sides.
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat. Add pork loin and sear both sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Place garlic, onions, pork loin and 1 cup water into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
Remove pork loin from the slow cooker and shred the meat before returning to the pot with the juices; season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed. Cover and keep warm for an additional 30 minutes.
Assemble gyros with tomatoes, lettuce, pork, and tzatziki sauce.