Greek Pita Wrap
By: Anonymous
Published: Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 10:37pm

Ingredients




2 pounds Loin of lamb
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 lrg Red onion, thinly sliced
4 Pitas
1 cup Plain yogurt
2 Cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Mint chiffonade
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Lemon zest, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

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