Greek Gyros how to marinate and cook on a charcoal spit

With the help of Nick the spit master we show you how to marinate and prepare Greek Gyros and then how to cook it on a charcoal spit.
I used 7 kg of lamb shoulder and 7kg of chicken thigh which is enough to feed 20 people.
Nick has shared his marinate recipe, however you can adjust the quantities to your taste.
Nick the Spit Master's secret Gyros spice mix:
Mix spices together into a jar.
• 2 tbs Chicken spice
• 2 tbs Steak spice
• 2 tbs Cumin
• 1 tbs Paprika ground
• 1tbs Garlic powder
• 2 tbs Parsley dried
• 4 tbs Oregano dried
• 4 tbs Thyme dried
• 1 tbs Salt
• 1/2 tbs Black pepper
Add the spices and two tins of crushed tomatoes into a tub or in this case the meat bags, mix well and allow to marinade overnight or 24hrs, the longer the better.
It will take 1.5hrs before the meat starts to cook on the spit. You do the first cut and then every 15 mins or when the gyros has browned.
Nick the spit master uses a serrated bread knife to cut 1/4 inch deep slices .

[amyrivers]

I can tell that he has done this many times before, very professional getting the heat right and making sure that the meat is all cooked at the same time. It looked delicious.

[__oK__]

Clever. Looks like there is wheel from washing machine and power window motor to rotate the skewer. Looks so delicious! This make me want to go Geece with my girlfriend to eat and admire the nature and culture.

[georgegalea]

Did my first last week. It was great. Thank you Spit Master 🙏❤️

[juniorlj]

Well done men, looks delicious and professionally done.

[randomfamilyman]

I just bought a cypress spit. I need Greek friends to show me how to use it properly!! I’ll definitely give this recipe a whirl. Thanks ev. It looks amazing

[inokungfu]

i was not able to find lamb gyros during my time in greece and i went to many places. it was all pork. i'm glad to see this video and the use of lamb.

[dentaldickwad]

Thank you, you gentleman are true hellenic gods of bbq!

[johnnydepp]

First Greeks make gyros from pork (neck) or chicken and i never saw anywhere they are mix it, they keep it separate and if someone want mixed then mix from two different gyros directly in pita bread. About spice this mix of spice i would say is combination of classic and add some things that are not usual but sound good and i am sure it taste very well, would add lemon juice what are missing from classic set of spice for gyros. Good point in this version of gyros is that he left meat to rest what is crucial for getting gyros well.

[krisbrand]

Nicko the Greek using heatbeads!! He's come a long way since the village days

[kirkyit]

I love the dog sitting there, hoping a piece may fall!

[wayno]

Hi mate, made this recipe today for lunch. Changed the lamb to pork but still really tasty. Just like the kebabs on a Friday night. Cheers mate, keep up the good work!

[oldschoolfoil]

I got the same stare nick is doing at the start when i walked into victoria yeros in marrickville.pissed my self laughing

[brooksieluke]

They’re going to call me the spit master now! Thanks for the tips!

[TicTac]

Looks amazing 👍🏻 thanks for the tips gonna give this a go

[andrewpage]

This video has made me extremely hungry, great video and great looking Gyros.👍👍👍

[AbdullahKhan-tung]

Keep it up one day you will get the 1 million subscribers

[discombubulate]

nick had one of those looks like he used to be the head tester at the flash bang grenade factory.
he sure knows what he's doing with the spit though.

[geletmote]

a lot of people overdo it with the coals, Nick did not use many here at all and the gyro came up trumps. Thats experience.

[mpjs]

you guys are the masters video couldn't stop laughing

[alexchern]

That was the funniest, most awkward thing I've seen in a long time, thank you! I loved it :)