What part of the animal is gyro meat cut from?

[lomiloml]

Hi folks! I'm curious about the process of making gyro meat. What part of the animal do they use? Is it a specific cut or a mix of different parts? Any meat experts here who can shed some light? Thanks!

 

[mndynthn12]

Great question! Gyro meat is usually cut from the leg or shoulder of lamb, or sometimes beef or pork. It’s marinated and cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Delicious!

 

[bhella]

Hi folks! I'm curious about the process of making gyro meat. What part of the animal do they use? Is it a specific cut or a mix of different parts? Any meat experts here who can shed some light? Thanks!

I think gyro meat is usually made from the shoulder or leg of the animal, though sometimes it's a mix of parts.

 

[Kiriya Ubuyashiki]

Hey! Gyro meat usually comes from a mix of lamb, beef, or sometimes chicken, all blended together. Thanks for the interest!

 

[Xeth_]

Gyro meat is usually made from a mix of lamb and beef, though you can also use pork or chicken; it’s often ground and seasoned before being formed into a loaf and cooked on a vertical rotisserie.

 

[hugo12]

Gyro meat traditionally comes from lamb, especially cuts from the shoulder and leg, stacked and slow-roasted on a vertical rotisserie. Some places mix in beef or even use pork depending on regional style. It’s similar to shawarma in preparation, just seasoned differently. Funny enough, this thread about meat cuts reminds me how often people misidentify things by appearance alone kind of like insects. If you’ve ever wondered what insect is this picture, that curiosity works the same way, details matter.