Gyros Pork Pizza

Delicious Gyros Pork Pizza made with tender pork, warm flatbreads and creamy garlic sauce. An easy, flavourful homemade take on the classic gyro.

One of the things I love most about traveling is discovering new foods that surprise me – and then trying to recreate them back at home. This recipe was born from exactly that kind of moment, in the most unlikely of places: my little Austrian village.

The Story Behind It

Tourism has always been the lifeblood of our village. Hotels are buzzing, self-catering apartments are everywhere, and traditional Austrian restaurants are staples. But one thing that hasn’t changed is how early supermarkets close – 7 p.m. on weekdays, and completely shut on Sundays.

That means if you arrive late from the UK, tired and hungry, your fridge will almost always be empty. Of course, you could head to a restaurant, but after a long trip, all you really want is to collapse on the sofa. For years, this meant going to bed on an empty stomach.

Then, a game-changer arrived: a kebab and pizza take-away. Even better – it delivers! On one of those late-night arrivals, we gave it a try, and it completely changed our routine.

The Inspiration

When you think of kebab in the UK, the choices are usually chicken or lamb. But in Austria, lamb isn’t common – pork is. So, pork kebab was the local specialty. We decided to give it a shot, tucked into a warm flatbread, and it was absolutely delicious. The meat was juicy, tender, and bursting with flavour.

Back in the UK, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. And since I couldn’t buy it anywhere in my area, I did what I always do: I tried to make it myself.

My Homemade Version

I started with a simple pork loin and seasoned it with a gyros spice mix I had in the cupboard. It turned out to be the perfect match! Paired with Greek-style flatbreads from the freezer, some creamy yoghurt, and a garlicky sauce from pantry staples, my version of Gyros Pork Pizza was born. Once the pork loin is fully cooked, the oven pan should hold a rich, flavourful gravy. Make sure to drizzle it over the meat when serving – it’s absolutely delicious!

Easy, satisfying, and the perfect way to bring a little twist to a Greek-inspired classic.

Watch the video below to see it being made:

Gyros Pork Pizza

Servings

4

servings (+ leftover pork)

Delicious Gyros Pork Pizza made with tender pork, warm flatbreads and creamy garlic sauce. An easy, flavourful homemade take on the classic gyro.

Ingredients

• Pork

• 1.5kg pork loin

• 30g gyros seasoning (I use Prymat)

• Garlic Sauce

• 100ml plain yoghurt

• 100ml mayonnaise

• 1tbsp olive oil

• 2tsp lemon juice

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2tsp Za’atar seasoning

• Pinch of oregano

• Salt, to taste

• Assembly

• 4 Greek-style flatbreads

• 2 tomatoes, sliced

• Red and/or white cabbage, finely shredded

• Pickled chilli peppers

Directions

• Pork
• Butterfly the pork loin and place in an oven tray.
• Rub both sides with the gyros seasoning, then add a splash of water to the tray.
• Cover with aluminium foil and roast at 160°C (320°F) for 2 hours, removing the foil for the last 30 minutes.
• Garlic sauce
• Combine yoghurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, za’atar, oregano, and salt in a bowl.
• Mix until smooth and creamy.
• Assembly
• Warm the flatbreads.
• Combine the shredded cabbage with some garlic sauce, then spread onto each flatbread.
• Add slices of pork.
• Top with tomato slices and pickled chilli peppers.
• Drizzle with some more garlic sauce, serve immediately and enjoy!

• Any leftover pork can be safely stored in the freezer for about 2-3 months.
• By the end, the oven pan should hold a rich, flavourful gravy. Drizzle it over the meat when serving – it’s absolutely delicious!