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Greek Pork Patties with Tzatziki Sauce
Servings:
12-15 pappies |
Cook:
17-20 mins
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Greek Pork Patties with Tzatziki Sauce
Servings:
12-15 pappies
Cook:
17-20 mins
Greek Pork Patties with Tzatziki Sauce
Servings:
12-15 pappies
Cook:
17-20 mins
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) lean ground pork
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) fine dry bread crumbs
- 2 tsp (10 mL) grated lemon rind
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh dill or 2 tsp (10 mL) dried
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh mint or 2 tsp (10 mL) dried
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp (5 mL) dried
- 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1/2 English cucumber, grated
- 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp (10 mL) grated lemon rind
- 1 cup (250 mL) Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh dill
Method
- In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well.
- Form into 1+1/2-inch meatballs. Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Gently press down on meatballs with palm of hand to form small patties about 1/2-inch thick.
- Bake at 400 F (200 C) on a parchment paper lined baking sheet for 12 – 15 minutes.
- Turn over. Bake 5 minutes more or until internal temperature reaches 160 F (70 C).
- Serve patties tucked into mini pitas or slider buns with a dollop of Tzatziki Sauce (see below) and your favourite toppings. Topping suggestions: shredded lettuce, tomato slices, thinly sliced cucumber.
Tzatziki Sauce:
- Place grated cucumber in strainer over small bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine. Set aside. Let drain 20 minutes.
- Rinse cucumber. Squeeze out excess moisture.
- In medium bowl, combine cucumber and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
- Refrigerate to blend flavours.
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