A Truly Anti Meal

[the_anti_chef]

So. I've had it in my mind for a while to make my own gyros.

I love gyros. My wife loves gyros. Bird can eat cereal.

Thing is I have never had a "real" gyro in that I always order the chicken and not the lamb. My wife always eats the lamb and never the chicken.

Apparently gyros should be made with lamb, so obviously, I want to make them with lamb.

Comments

[anonymous]

I've been waiting for the gyro report...what was it about the lamb that wasn't good?? I'm so disappointed for you guys. I had such high hopes when you first announced the gyro-making plan.

But wow...what a grill!! I'm so jealous, that looks awesome. :)

Sarah

[the_anti_chef]

*Sigh* Since I've never had lamb before, I don't know what went wrong! Maybe I just don't like lamb? Maybe I pysched myself out?

Maybe Ams can better answer the question since she has something to compare my lamb to.

lamb vs gyro

[deidre1267]

OK gals very good attempt. Leg of lamb is one thing and gyro meat is another. Gyro meat is "pulverized" meat or something like lamb meatloaf and then cooked on a rotisserie.Leg of lamb is a roast and served like a roast and it does have a very distinct taste. You either love lamb or hate it. But Gyro is a very different taste, I think eaier to eat for most also.

If you want to give it another try I can send you a gyro recipe that I have and that I have been meaning to try since we love them too, (but we also love any kind of lamb)

Deidre :)
fromonecheftoanother
my suggestion is to give it another good shot

BTW

[deidre1267]

BTW you can buy leg of lamb at Costco for a very good price probably better than the butcher and its boneless\

Deidre

Re: BTW

[the_anti_chef]

Costco lamb better than what you can get fresh from a butcher? Hmmm.

Emeril's recipe is called "Greek Grilled Leg of Lamb: Gyros" so I sure figured leg was the only way to go.

Eh, live and learn.

I think we'll just stick to the greek vendors for our gyro needs, but thank you for the recipe offer!

Re: BTW

[deidre1267]

"better than the butcher" is in reference to the cost only. I am sure the butcher's meat is fresher.

Deidre :)

[the_anti_chef]

Aww, thanks honey bunny! I sure enjoyed writing it, but when serious cooks are your only audience ...