Pork Gyro Burgers With Marinated Cucumbers
Ingredients
3 Persian cucumbers, sliced ¼ inch thick
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 cup parsley leaves
1½ pounds ground pork
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 pitas, warmed
Greek yogurt and sliced red onion, for serving
Nutrition
Calories 600calories
Fat 43g
Sat Fat 14g
Cholesterol 120mg
Sodium 730mg
Protein 32g
Carbohydrate 19g
Sugar 1g
Fiber 2g
Iron 4mg
Calcium 89mg
Directions
Place the cucumbers in a medium bowl and toss with the red pepper, 1 of the finely chopped garlic cloves, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Toss to coat and let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
Meanwhile, combine the pork, oregano, thyme, black pepper, the remaining ¾ teaspoon of salt, and the remaining garlic in a large bowl and mix well. Divide into 4 equal pieces and form into ½-inch-thick burgers. Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet. Add the burgers and cook over medium, turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Slice the top ? off each pita and spread the yogurt inside the pocket. Stuff with the burgers, onion, and salted cucumbers. Serve warm.
Yields: Serves 4
