Greek · main
Gyros
Gyros reads richness 7.2, umami 6.8 and sourness 5.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek main, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 7.2 · Umami 6.8 · Sourness 5.8 · Citrus 5.2 · Allium 4.2 · Salinity 3.4 · Herbaceous 2.8 · Marine & Briny 2.0 · Sweetness 1.9 · Fruity 1.8 · Earthy 1.7 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Funk & Ferment 1.5 · Bitterness 1.3 · Nutty 1.1 · Floral 0.6
What's in it (12)
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, sliced thin
- 1 onion, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 pita bread
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup tzatziki
- 2 cups french fries
Time & effort: about 45 min (20 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 163.9 kcal, 8.5 g protein, 9.1 g fat, 11.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Marinate sliced meat in spiced olive oil overnight then stack and roast on a vertical spit or bake in layers.
- Shave thinly and serve wrapped in warm pita with tomato, fried potatoes, and tzatziki.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.