Who invented yiros

The great thing about gyros is they are quick to assemble and are appealing not only because of their reputation for being utterly delicious but also because they can be eaten on the go. In the end, the gyro is a perfect fast-food alternative — however you slice it. Did this article make you hungry? Order for Greek take-out with us or head to one of our six locations and treat yourself to a gyro today.

So what is a gyro? This being Greek cuisine, rife with layers of history way more complex than a delicately spiced or marinated proper gyro, there are other theories as to the origins of this most delicious if somewhat less than wholesome wrap. By some accounts, gyro is the scion of a long and old family of skewered meat feasts, one with roots that stretch back to the time of Alexander the Great and his returning armies, whose soldiers were known to skewer and roast various cuts of meat on long, swordlike blades over an open fire.

The sale of this savory street wrap has, of course, progressed beyond the mom-and-pop realm into the world of American chains some owned by Greeks as well as onto the internet. In Greece, circa , there are dozens of online sites where one can order a gyro for home delivery.

In the U. Greeks, Arabs, and Turks alike all make gyro. The Turks know this delectable street food as doner kebab and make it with lamb or beef. Slabs of meat, such as beef, pork, lamb, or even chicken are seasoned and packed against a special spit. The meat cooks as it rotates and is then thinly sliced to make the popular sandwich. Traditional Greek gyros include slices of meat, tzatziki, chopped onion, chopped tomato, and sometimes even fries. These ingredients are all encased in a round of pita bread.

Although you may find some slight variations, this is largely considered to be the most traditional version. However, the fries are optional. The history of the gyro has actually been debated for years.