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What is the best store bought gyro meat?

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d_kakavouli

d_kakavouli

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Gyro meat is definitely one of my all-time favorites, and I love buying it prepackaged whenever I can find it. It's just so much more convenient. Lately, I've been having a hard time finding a good brand from a good grocery store. If any of you have recommendations on types that you have found, please let me know. I would love to start making gyros at home again.
 
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I’ve heard that Trader Joe’s makes a food gyro meat but I’ve never actually tried it myself.
 
k_tsoukalas

k_tsoukalas

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If you have a Greek store near you, I would go there and see what they have. I know, many of us don't have that luxury. I have also heard that Trader Joe's has a decent offering. The issue with freezer gyro meat that I have is that it sometimes tastes metallic to me. As an alternative, buy "gyro" spice blend from somewhere, make your own meat (leg of lamb, pork tenderloin, chicken breast, beef roast, whatever you can think of), slice it thin, and put that spice blend on it before making the gyros. This is what my sister does.
 
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