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                        Greek Pork Pita Pockets

Recipe By     : Advertisement
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Digest-243                       Soul Food
               Beans

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      pound         boneless pork loin -- cut into thin strips
  4      tablespoons   olive oil
  4      tablespoons   lemon juice
  1      tablespoon    prepared mustard
  2      cloves        garlic -- minced
  1      teaspoon      dried oregano
  1      cup           yogurt
  1                    cucumber -- peeled and chopped
    1/2  teaspoon      crushed garlic
    1/2  teaspoon      dill weed
  4                    pita breads -- *See note
  1                    red onion -- chopped
  4                    lettuce leaves

Cut pork into thin strips.
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, prepared mustard, minced garlic, and oregano.
Pour over pork.
Refrigerate 1-8 hours.

Stir together yogurt, chopped cucumber, crushed garlic, and dill. Cover and refrigerate.

Remove pork from marinade. Stir-fry in non-stick pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

Open pita breads to form a pocket.
Add a lettuce leaf to each.
Fill with pork.
Top with cucumber mixture.
Garnish with chopped red onion.

*Note: American pitas are larger. Only two, split in half, are needed.



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