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	~~'''Gyros''' is a popular~~ Greek dish, made from meat cooked on a vertical ~~rotator and traditionally served in a pita bread with tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.~~		{{Short description\|Greek dish made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie}}
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	~~== History ==~~		[[File:Pita_giros.JPG\|thumb\|right\|A serving of gyros in pita bread]]
	~~The origins of the~~ [[gyros]] are believed to date back to the time of Alexander the Great, where soldiers used to skewer meat on their swords and cook it over an open fire. The modern version of the dish, however, is attributed to Turkish immigrants in Greece who introduced the vertical rotisserie in the 19th century.

	~~== Preparation ==~~		'''Gyros''' (Greek: γύρος, pronounced [ˈʝiros]) is a popular Greek dish made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. It is typically served wrapped or stuffed in a flatbread such as [[pita]], along with ingredients like tomato, onion, and a variety of sauces, such as [[tzatziki]].
	~~The meat used in a gyros is usually pork~~, ~~although chicken and lamb are also commonly used. The meat~~ is ~~seasoned with~~ a ~~blend of herbs and spices, including [[garlic]], [[marjoram]], [[rosemary]], [[thyme]], and [[oregano]], before being~~ cooked on ~~the~~ vertical ~~rotator~~. ~~Once cooked, the meat~~ is ~~thinly sliced and~~ served in a ~~pita bread with~~ [[~~tomato~~]], [[onion]], and [[tzatziki ~~sauce~~]]~~, a traditional Greek sauce made from yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs~~.

	== ~~Variations~~ ==		==Etymology==
	~~There are several variations of~~ the ~~gyros~~, ~~including~~ the ~~''souvlaki'', which is similar but~~ the meat ~~is served~~ on a ~~skewer,~~ and the ~~''doner~~ kebab~~'', a similar dish from Turkey. In the United States, a variation known as the ''gyro wrap'' is popular, where the ingredients are wrapped in a flatbread instead of being served in a pita~~.		The word "gyros" comes from the Greek word γύρος, meaning "turn" or "revolution", a reference to the method of cooking the meat on a rotating vertical spit. This method of cooking is similar to the [[Middle Eastern]] [[shawarma]] and the [[Turkish]] [[döner kebab]].

	== ~~Cultural Significance~~ ==		==History==
	The gyros ~~is considered~~ a ~~staple~~ of ~~Greek cuisine and is commonly found in street food stalls~~ and ~~restaurants across~~ the ~~country~~. It is ~~also~~ popular in ~~other countries with large Greek communities, such as Australia, Canada, and~~ the ~~United States~~.		[[File:Dönerci,_1855.jpg\|thumb\|left\|An illustration of a dönerci (döner kebab vendor) from 1855]]
			The origins of gyros can be traced back to the 19th century Ottoman Empire, where the method of cooking meat on a vertical rotisserie was first developed. This technique spread throughout the region, leading to the creation of similar dishes such as the Turkish döner kebab and the Middle Eastern shawarma. Gyros, as it is known today, became popular in Greece in the early 20th century.

	== ~~See Also~~ ==		==Preparation==
	* [[~~Greek cuisine~~]]		Gyros is traditionally made from pork or chicken, although other meats such as beef and lamb are also used. The meat is marinated with a blend of herbs and spices, then stacked on a vertical rotisserie. As the rotisserie turns, the outer layer of meat is cooked and sliced off in thin shavings. These shavings are then served in pita bread with accompaniments such as sliced tomatoes, onions, and sauces like tzatziki.
	* [[~~Street food~~]]
	* [[~~Doner kebab~~]]		==Serving==
			[[File:Pitagyros_mit_Beilagen_und_Bier_(Gaststätte).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Pita gyros served with side dishes and beer]]
			Gyros is typically served as a fast food item in Greece and around the world. It is often enjoyed as a quick meal on the go, but can also be served as part of a larger meal with side dishes such as [[french fries]], [[salad]], and [[beer]].

			==Cultural Significance==
			Gyros has become a symbol of Greek cuisine and is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a staple in Greek fast food and is widely available in Greek restaurants and street food vendors around the world. The dish's popularity has led to various adaptations and variations, including vegetarian versions made with grilled vegetables or plant-based proteins.

			==Related pages==
	* [[Souvlaki]]		* [[Souvlaki]]
			* [[Shawarma]]
			* [[Döner kebab]]
			* [[Tzatziki]]

			[[File:Gyros_C5878.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Gyros being prepared on a vertical rotisserie]]

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	~~File:Pita giros.JPG\|Gyros~~
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	~~== Gyros ==~~
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	~~File:Pita_giros.JPG\|Pita giros~~
	~~File:Dönerci,_1855.jpg\|Dönerci, 1855~~
	~~File:Pitagyros_mit_Beilagen_und_Bier_(Gaststätte).jpg\|Pitagyros mit Beilagen und Bier (Gaststätte)~~
	~~File:Gyros_C5878.jpg\|Gyros~~
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			== Gyros ==
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			File:Pita_giros.JPG\|Pita giros
			File:Dönerci,_1855.jpg\|Dönerci, 1855
			File:Pitagyros_mit_Beilagen_und_Bier_(Gaststätte).jpg\|Pitagyros mit Beilagen und Bier (Gaststätte)
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'''Gyros''' is a popular Greek dish, made from meat cooked on a vertical rotator and traditionally served in a pita bread with tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.

== History ==
The origins of the [[gyros]] are believed to date back to the time of Alexander the Great, where soldiers used to skewer meat on their swords and cook it over an open fire. The modern version of the dish, however, is attributed to Turkish immigrants in Greece who introduced the vertical rotisserie in the 19th century.

== Preparation ==
The meat used in a gyros is usually pork, although chicken and lamb are also commonly used. The meat is seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, including [[garlic]], [[marjoram]], [[rosemary]], [[thyme]], and [[oregano]], before being cooked on the vertical rotator. Once cooked, the meat is thinly sliced and served in a pita bread with [[tomato]], [[onion]], and [[tzatziki sauce]], a traditional Greek sauce made from yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs.

== Variations ==
There are several variations of the gyros, including the ''souvlaki'', which is similar but the meat is served on a skewer, and the ''doner kebab'', a similar dish from Turkey. In the United States, a variation known as the ''gyro wrap'' is popular, where the ingredients are wrapped in a flatbread instead of being served in a pita.

== Cultural Significance ==
The gyros is considered a staple of Greek cuisine and is commonly found in street food stalls and restaurants across the country. It is also popular in other countries with large Greek communities, such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.

== See Also ==
* [[Greek cuisine]]
* [[Street food]]
* [[Doner kebab]]
* [[Souvlaki]]

[[Category:Greek cuisine]]
[[Category:Street food]]
[[Category:Fast food]]
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