Gyros!

[Doc4]

Yep- generally spelled "donair" in Canada

I thought it was spelled doneh in Canada.

Spelled "donair" but pronounced "donaireh".

Yeah, I almost always see "donair" instead of "gyro". (My American spell-check is just fine with "gyro" but "donair' brings out that little red underline. What's that all aboot, eh?)

Generally, I hear it pronounced "dun-AIR" rather than "DON-er", which I gather is more common in England.

 

[cleanshaved]

Yeah, I almost always see "donair" instead of "gyro". (My American spell-check is just fine with "gyro" but "donair' brings out that little red underline. What's that all aboot, eh?)

Generally, I hear it pronounced "dun-AIR" rather than "DON-er", which I gather is more common in England.

I had a look to see if there was any other difference other than spelling. Nope, same tasty thing just with a different spelling.

From Wikipedia.
It may refer to a number of different kebab dishes made with roasted or grilled meat. ... It is sometimes spelled döner kebap, the Turkish spelling, and it literally means "rotating roast". In English, it may also be spelled "doner", "donar", "donair" (in Canada) or sometimes "donner".

 

[Alacrity59]

There is also Shawarma.

 

[Dirtbuddy]

My last go at makin Gyro's...was delish!!

 

[DoctorShavegood]

My last go at makin Gyro's...was delish!!

See, this is what I mentioned earlier. I'm going to need your recipe....please.

 

[Dirtbuddy]

Mix ingredients below with Kitchen Aid mixer until almost paste like. Let sit in fridge overnight.
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Ingredients
1 lb ground lamb
1 lb ground lean beef
1/2 cup of plain bread crumbs
1 tbs onion powder
1 tbs dried oregano
2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbs dried chili flakes

 

[DoctorShavegood]

Mix ingredients below with Kitchen Aid mixer until almost paste like. Let sit in fridge overnight.
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Ingredients
1 lb ground lamb
1 lb ground lean beef
1/2 cup of plain bread crumbs
1 tbs onion powder
1 tbs dried oregano
2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbs dried chili flakes

Thank you [MENTION=114317]Dirtbuddy[/MENTION].

 

[Dirtbuddy]

No problem.

Show note this was cooked over charcoal on my Kamado Joe on the Josetissery.

 

[DoctorShavegood]

I'm ganna give the gyro a spin on the rotisserie this weekend. I hope it doesn't plop down into the fire.

 

[Shave_Rat]

I'm ganna give the gyro a spin on the rotisserie this weekend. I hope it doesn't plop down into the fire.

Pretty sure Alton Brown did an episode of Good Eats on gyro meat at home. If you can find it, I seem to recall it having tips on keeping it on the rotisserie as well.

 

[DoctorShavegood]

Pretty sure Alton Brown did an episode of Good Eats on gyro meat at home. If you can find it, I seem to recall it having tips on keeping it on the rotisserie as well.

I'm thinking about wrapping it up in plastic wrap like a small football, then placing it in the freezer for 15 or 20 to get it to firm up then slide onto spit.

 

[Shave_Rat]

I'm thinking about wrapping it up in plastic wrap like a small football, then placing it in the freezer for 15 or 20 to get it to firm up then slide onto spit.

Seems a solid plan!

 

[oc_in_fw]

I found a new gyro shop a little closer. I actually managed to only buy one. I was so proud of myself.

 

[Alacrity59]

I'm thinking about wrapping it up in plastic wrap like a small football, then placing it in the freezer for 15 or 20 to get it to firm up then slide onto spit.

BBQ spit is kinda large. I think a frozen meat football might break when trying to do this.

 

[DoctorShavegood]

BBQ spit is kinda large. I think a frozen meat football might break when trying to do this.

It won't be frozen.

 

[strop]

Here's a great explanation of techniques followed by a recipe at the very bottom:


Greek-American Lamb Gyros Recipe

Followed this recipe and instructions. Ended up needing longer broil time, but that's just our oven. Pretty good. Wife says I should save the recipe!
I may try it with beef or a beef/lamb mix some time.

 

[DoctorShavegood]

Followed this recipe and instructions. Ended up needing longer broil time, but that's just our oven. Pretty good. Wife says I should save the recipe!
I may try it with beef or a beef/lamb mix some time.

+1 on the recipe.

 

[Alacrity59]

Looks good.

With the big spools of gyro meat the meat is sliced off as needed so each slice has a bit of crispy. At home I cut thin slices and then fry it a bit on one side. Comes close.

 

[oc_in_fw]

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+1 on the recipe.

You're killing me Smalls.

 

[Dirtbuddy]

Lookin good Strop and Dr!