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Greek-Style Smoked Venison Meatloaf Pitas with Tzatziki and Cucumber Salad

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Rett Main Course
Kategori Mediterranean
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground venison
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup crumbled feta, divided
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ medium cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Preheat a smoker to 250°F. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground venison, egg, breadcrumbs, ¼ cup of the feta, red onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Shape the mixture into a compact loaf and place it on a small piece of foil or a smoker-safe tray. Smoke until the center reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 1½ to 2 hours depending on the loaf’s thickness. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • While the meatloaf smokes, make the tzatziki. Stir together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, ½ tablespoon of the lemon juice, and dill. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Make the cucumber salad by tossing the diced cucumber and cherry tomatoes with the remaining ½ tablespoon of lemon juice and olive oil. Set aside.
  • Warm the pita breads in the smoker for a few minutes, or until soft and pliable. Slice the rested meatloaf into thick pieces.
  • Fill each pita with slices of smoked venison meatloaf, a spoonful of tzatziki, and some cucumber salad. Finish with the remaining ¼ cup of feta and serve while the pitas are warm.

merknader

Squeeze the grated cucumber well so the tzatziki stays thick and does not make the pitas soggy. For easier assembly, serve the meatloaf, tzatziki, and cucumber salad in separate bowls and let everyone fill their own pita.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Equipment: Smoker, Mixing Bowl, Instant-Read Thermometer, Small Bowl