Best Greek Pork Patties With Radish Tzatziki Recipes

RADISH TZATZIKI

Radish Tzatziki image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 40m

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 medium radishes, scrubbed and trimmed
2 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane zester
1 1/4 cups plain whole milk Greek yogurt (10 ounces)
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
2 1/2 tablespoons julienned fresh mint leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Grate the radishes on a box grater. Place the radishes in a paper towel and squeeze out the liquid. In a medium bowl, combine the radishes, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, scallions, mint, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 12 hours.

PORK SOUVLAKI WITH RADISH TZATZIKI

Pork Souvlaki with Radish Tzatziki image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed, 3/4-inch diced
1 red onion, cut in 1/2-inch wedges through the root end
1 large Holland yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut in 1/2-inch strips
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons), plus extra
Good olive oil
3 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane zester
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 teaspoons roughly chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 warmed pita breads, for serving
Radish Tzatziki, for serving (recipe follows)
Julienned fresh mint leaves, for serving
6 medium radishes, scrubbed and trimmed
2 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane zester
1 1/4 cups plain whole milk Greek yogurt (10 ounces)
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
2 1/2 tablespoons julienned fresh mint leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine the pork, red onion, bell pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, oregano, rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a large (1-gallon) plastic storage bag. Press out the air, seal, and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
Preheat one very large (14-inch) or two medium (10-inch) dry cast-iron skillets over high heat for 3 minutes. Add the pork and vegetables, including the marinade, spread out, and cook without stirring for 3 minutes. Continue to cook over high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is cooked through but still slightly pink in the middle. Don't overcook the pork or it will be dry!
Place 1 warmed pita on each plate. Spoon the pork and vegetables on one half of the pita and place 2 rounded tablespoons of Radish Tzatziki on the other half. Sprinkle with mint, lemon juice, and salt and serve hot.
Grate the radishes on a box grater. Place the radishes in a paper towel and squeeze out the liquid. In a medium bowl, combine the radishes, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, scallions, mint, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 12 hours.

GYROS WITH RADISH TZATZIKI

Gyros with Radish Tzatziki image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 13h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

Ingredients

2 cups white wine
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic
Zest of 1 lemon
Leaves from 3 large sprigs oregano, plus more for serving
Leaves from 3 large sprigs rosemary
Freshly ground black pepper
1 boneless leg of lamb (about 4 pounds)
Kosher salt
Flatbread or pita pockets, warmed on the grill, for serving
Grilled Plum Tomatoes, recipe follows
1 cup Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Radish Tzatziki, recipe follows
8 plum tomatoes, ends removed, sliced into very thick rounds
Canola oil, for grilling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon clover honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup extra-virgin Greek olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3/4 cup finely grated radish
1/4 small red onion, finely grated
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

For the lamb: Combine the wine, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, rosemary and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour half the mixture over the lamb and turn to coat completely. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Refrigerate the remaining mixture to use for basting while the meat cooks.
One hour before grilling, remove the lamb from the refrigerator and the marinade and let sit at room temperature.
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill with a rotisserie attachment to high heat.
Sprinkle the entire lamb with salt and pepper and attach the lamb to the rotisserie according the manufacturer's directions. Roll up and tie with butcher's twine at 1-inch intervals. Grill until the lamb reaches an internal temperature on a meat thermometer of 170 degrees F, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes for the gas grill, and 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours for the charcoal grill. The cooking time will depend on the type of grill and how hot your charcoal is. Baste the meat frequently with the reserved wine mixture. Remove from the rotisserie, put on a large cutting board and rest for 15 minutes.
Slice the lamb across the grain into paper thin slices. Place several slices of lamb in the center of each flatbread, top with a few Grilled Plum Tomatoes, drizzle with the Vinaigrette, scatter fresh oregano on top, and top with Radish Tzatziki.
Heat a grill to medium-high. Brush the tomatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill until slightly charred and soft. Flip and grill the other side until slightly charred and soft.
Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey and salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
Place the radishes and onions in a medium strainer. Place a small plate on top and let sit over a bowl for 30 minutes to drain the liquid.
Transfer the drained radish mixture to a medium bowl and add the yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day before serving.