Greek Pork Pita Pockets

* Exported from MasterCook *

Greek Pork Pita Pockets

Recipe By : Advertisement
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Digest-243 Soul Food
Beans

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound boneless pork loin -- cut into thin strips
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup yogurt
1 cucumber -- peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
4 pita breads -- *See note
1 red onion -- chopped
4 lettuce leaves

Cut pork into thin strips.
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, prepared mustard, minced garlic, and oregano.
Pour over pork.
Refrigerate 1-8 hours.

Stir together yogurt, chopped cucumber, crushed garlic, and dill. Cover and
refrigerate.

Remove pork from marinade. Stir-fry in non-stick pan over medium heat for 2-3
minutes.

Open pita breads to form a pocket.
Add a lettuce leaf to each.
Fill with pork.
Top with cucumber mixture.
Garnish with chopped red onion.

*Note: American pitas are larger. Only two, split in half, are needed.



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