American Gyros - How to Make a Gyros Sandwich - Lamb & Beef 'Mystery Meat' Demystified

[rebeccaros]

The first time I had a gyro, over 30 years ago, the proprietor (who did have a lovely accent) told me the correct pronunciation was yee-row. I stand by that pronunciation and the incredible deliciousness of the dish!

[danieldaniels]

Chef John my 9 year old daughter and I watch every one of your videos and we have made several of them. I just wanted you to know that every one has been a hit and has helped us be better cooks. Your videos are fantastic for adults and kids(educational and entertaining), we love your channel, and we wish you continued success and happiness.

[mrkattm]

Awesome job, this is basically the  same recipe I was given by a restaurateur in Greek Town Detroit back in the 80's, the only differences being that it used reconstituted dried onion, no bread crumbs and the loaf was compressed with weights for 2 days in the refrigerator and allowed to "ripen". Lastly, the cinnamon is the key to totally nailing the flavor but you have to be super careful with it because it is very easy to over do it, so when he says a pinch he means it.

[toddstropicals]

I used to make gyro meat in a restaurant, your recipe is close! You really have to knead the meat mix which is 60/40 beef/lamb (or in the place I worked in) and we added lemon zest also.
Great recipe chef John & Thanks for sharing.

[donovanchang]

Made this recipe. Simply loved it. Lot of people commenting on what type of meat makes gyro or how it should b done. Just happy to make it from home without the fancy equipments. My compliments Chef John!

[dstone]

Made this tonight. Really good. I was worried the spice amounts were a little light but the flavor was great. Texture was good too.

[Teelirious]

"I'm too upset now." Cracking me up, Chef J.

[dimstamat]

I'm so glad you mention that it's American Gyros, as it has nothing to do with the Greek traditional gyro. You nailed the pronunciation btw! :)

[jons]

"Never let the food win" - my new cooking mantra.

[ammax]

Loving the fact that almost any recipe I'm looking for has been covered by Chef John!

[etherdog]

Made this, the pita, and tzatziki for the fam tonight. FABULOUS! Helpful tip: mix your dry ingredients together first, and the meat should be almost pate' consistency. Thanks Chef John! Oh, my parchment didn't break :-)

[VacFink]

This is modern recipe perfection. Perfectly paced to quickly show the key visuals for reference and oh so entertaining to boot. You sir are a master of many crafts!

[garlicgirl]

"We never let the food win!" I love that!

[LIMINVL]

This is soooo good! It's now in permanent meal rotation. Also very versatile, throw the browned slices on a pizza, a slider or a greek salad. Game changer!

[imnophd]

Chef John you are too much! You brighten my day every time I watch one of your videos.

[johnfedele]

Wow, these turned out great! Thanks, Chef John. You nailed it on this recipe. I love Greek Gyros and could never duplicate the same taste from the street vendors, but this recipe did it. They were awesome in your Lebanese Mountain Bread I made for them.

[simpli]

"It does not matter if the chicken is blind, as long as it tastes good.". So I don't care you call it a Jyro or eero or Gyro... I am going to make and eat it .... Thanks Chef, one of the foods I never thought possible to make at home...

[brettomomyces]

I love this youtube channel if anything because the comments are always filled with love and zero hate

[glamazon]

Chef John: Specifically says a recipe is "American" in the title.
Comments: "But this isn't traditionally Greek!"

[llamapianist]

Thank you chef John!!!
We just came back from our honeymoon in, Kefalonia, Greece. I don't ever tire of Greek food!!