How is gyro meat made?
Gyro meat is a Greek-American sandwich meat that originated in the 1970s. Gyros are made of ground meat trimmings and seasonings that are pressed onto a rotating spit for cooking. The word “gyro” is a Greek word meaning “turn,” used to describe the rotisserie style of cooking.ProcessMeat trimmings are placed into a grinder. Seasonings and other ingredients are added to the ground meat, which is then pressed against a spit. The meat spit is then flash-frozen by being placed in a freezer with a temperature below zero degrees C.TrimmingsThe meat trimmings are most commonly from lamb; however, beef is also frequently used and occasionally pork. Gyros can also be a combination of meats pressed together.IngredientsBread crumbs, oregano, water, salt and pepper are frequently added to the ground meat prior to pressing. Garlic and onion (either finely chopped or powdered) are also common ingredients.CookingGyro meat is cooked on a vertical spit in a rotisserie.
