Slow Cooker (or not) Pulled Pork Gyros
with cabbage slaw
This fusion twist on traditional gyros uses Tex Mex-spiced pork for the filling and creamy cabbage slaw for crunch. Top them with tomatoes and red onions for a nod to the original. This meal has been adapted from the original 2013 version.
Cooking Methods: This recipe includes instructions for using the slow cooker or oven. Select your preferred method.
Ingredients
- Chili powder - 1 Tbsp
- Oregano, dried - 2 tsp
- Cumin, ground - 2 tsp
- Salt - 1 1/2 tsp
- Paprika, smoked - 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
- Garlic - 6 cloves , chopped
- Jalapenos (opt) - 1 , seeded and diced
- Oil, cooking - 2 Tbsp
- Pork, boneless shoulder roast (enough for 2 nights) - 2 1/2 lbs to 3 lbs (sometimes labeled "pork butt" )
- Stock, any type - 1/2 cup
- Onions, medium and red - 1/2 , thinly sliced
- Tomatoes, medium - 2 , chopped
- Pita bread, gluten-free - 4 rounds (sub any gluten-free flatbread or wraps)
- Cheese, feta (opt) - 2 oz , crumbled
- Mayonnaise - 1/4 cup
- Yogurt, plain or Greek - 1/4 cup
- Vinegar, apple cider - 2 Tbsp
- Honey - 1 1/2 tsp
- Coleslaw mix - 10 oz
Choose Cooking Method
Prep
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Make seasoning mix - Combine chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, paprika, and pepper. Store in an airtight container. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Garlic / Jalapenos / Onions - Prep as directed. Store garlic and jalapenos together in one container. Store onions separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Slow cook pork - Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven with cooking oil over medium heat. Rub seasoning mix over all sides of the pork. Add pork to heated oil and sear on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes total. Combine pork, garlic, and jalapenos (if using) in the bowl of a slow cooker. Slowly pour stock around the pork. Cook until pork is very tender and shreds easily, 7 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Tomatoes - Prep as directed.
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Make slaw - In a serving or mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, and honey. Season to taste with some salt and pepper. Fold in coleslaw mix until evenly combined.
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Make
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When pork is finished cooking, transfer to a cutting board and chop or shred it (remember to reserve half if making Thursday’s meal).
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Warm pita bread according to package directions.
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Assemble gyros by filling pita bread with pork, tomatoes, onions, feta crumbles (if using), and slaw.
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Serve gyros with any extra cabbage slaw on the side. Enjoy!
Prep
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Make seasoning mix - (If prepping right before cooking, get oven heating first.) Combine chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, paprika, and pepper. Store in an airtight container. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Garlic / Jalapenos / Onions - Prep as directed. Store garlic and jalapenos together in one container. Store onions separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Tomatoes - Prep as directed.
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Make slaw - In a serving or mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, and honey. Season to taste with some salt and pepper. Fold in coleslaw mix until evenly combined.
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Make
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Heat oven to 350F / 177C. Rub seasoning mix over all sides of the pork.
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Heat a Dutch oven with cooking oil over medium heat. Add pork to heated oil and sear on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes total.
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Add garlic and jalapenos (if using). Slowly pour stock around the pork and cover with a lid.
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Transfer to the oven and roast, covered, until pork is very tender and easy to shred, ~2 hours.
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When pork is finished cooking, transfer to a cutting board and chop or shred it (remember to reserve half if making Thursday’s meal).
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Warm pita bread according to package directions.
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Assemble gyros by filling pita bread with pork, tomatoes, onions, feta crumbles (if using), and slaw.
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Serve gyros with any extra cabbage slaw on the side. Enjoy!
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