~ Greek pork pita pockets Recipe ~

 
                          Greek Pork Pita Pockets
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Digest-243                       Soul Food
                 Beans
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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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