*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Greek Pork Pita Pockets

Recipe By     : Advertisement
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sandwiches                       Soul Food

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      lb            Boneless pork loin --
                        - cut into thin strips
   4      tb            Olive oil
   4      tb            Lemon juice
   1      tb            Prepared mustard
   2      cl            Garlic -- minced
   1      ts            Dried oregano
   1      c             Yogurt
   1                    Cucumber -- peeled and chopped
     1/2  ts            Garlic -- crushed
     1/2  ts            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 to
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 to 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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