When you say spit roasted would you mean like the large rotating slabs of meat (strips layered on other strips and spiked next to a heat source) like the shawarma?
Always wondered if I could do it at home on a smaller scale 🤔
Yes, exactly. There doesn’t seem to be a unique name for that device. On Webstaurantstore.com they call them “gyro machines”. But it is used for shawarma, döner kebab, gyro and el pastor tacos—probably a bunch of other things.
The key to the vertical rotation is the dripping fat, juices and seasoning end up under the spit, where there are often roasted potatoes or whatever that meld with the juices.
You could probably replicate it pretty well with a oven-type horizontal rotisserie over a pan.
My mum-in-law used to fill a bottle with water, stick a whole chicken onto it and then put that (vertically) in/on an oven tray full of potatoes and into the oven. The juices would drip down similarly.
Just finished eating a large dinner with my fam and this post still made my mouth water. Gyros are at the top of my list of favorite foods. My wife makes incredible homemade tzatziki and will be sharing this post with her. Good stuff brother 👊🏻. Pics incredible as always
When you say spit roasted would you mean like the large rotating slabs of meat (strips layered on other strips and spiked next to a heat source) like the shawarma?
Always wondered if I could do it at home on a smaller scale 🤔
Indeed, feta now costs like gold
Yes, exactly. There doesn’t seem to be a unique name for that device. On Webstaurantstore.com they call them “gyro machines”. But it is used for shawarma, döner kebab, gyro and el pastor tacos—probably a bunch of other things.
The key to the vertical rotation is the dripping fat, juices and seasoning end up under the spit, where there are often roasted potatoes or whatever that meld with the juices.
You could probably replicate it pretty well with a oven-type horizontal rotisserie over a pan.
OOoooh that's a good idea! 😃
My mum-in-law used to fill a bottle with water, stick a whole chicken onto it and then put that (vertically) in/on an oven tray full of potatoes and into the oven. The juices would drip down similarly.
Brilliant idea my friend!
This is awesome! A proper Gyro!! Way to improvise for home kitchen too.
Btw- I think those Lettuces are Red Oak leaves. Good stuff!
Looks amazing. Best gyro I ever had was in Melbourne.
Just finished eating a large dinner with my fam and this post still made my mouth water. Gyros are at the top of my list of favorite foods. My wife makes incredible homemade tzatziki and will be sharing this post with her. Good stuff brother 👊🏻. Pics incredible as always
Your plate looks amazing. I will be making this very soon. Thank you for sharing your gyro secrets!