Recipe: Greek Pita Wrap [edit]

Step 1

How to Prepare the Lamb:1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet until it just begins to smoke.

Step 2

2. Season the loin with salt and pepper and sear on all sides until golden brown. Place the pan in the oven and finish cooking until the internal temperature reaches 140 F on a meat thermometer for medium-rare.

Step 3

3. Remove the lamb to a platter and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Place the onions in the pan and place in the oven to roast for 10 minutes.

Step 4

4. Wrap the pita in aluminum foil and place in the oven for 5 minutes to warm. Slice the lamb on the bias into thin slices.

Step 5

5. Top each pita with a few sliced of lamb, roasted onions and the yogurt sauce. Roll and serve.

Step 6

How to Prepare the Sauce:1. Place the yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter and place over a bowl and let drain for 1 hour.

Step 7

2. Discard the liquid in the bowl. Place the drained yogurt in a clean bowl and add the garlic, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste.