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Flavorful Turkish Döner Kebab Recipe Easy Juicy Rotating Meat Guide

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This flavorful Turkish döner kebab recipe features juicy, spiced meat roasted on a vertical spit or grill, perfect for casual dinners or entertaining. It combines tender marinated lamb or beef with fresh veggies and tangy sauces for an authentic taste of Turkish street food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder or beef chuck, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground sumac (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Warm pita bread or flatbreads
  • Fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • Crisp cucumbers, sliced
  • Shredded lettuce or fresh parsley
  • Onions, thinly sliced and soaked in lemon juice
  • Yogurt sauce or garlic sauce (or garlic mayo)

Instructions

  1. Slice the lamb or beef into very thin strips, about 1/8-inch thick. Slightly freezing the meat helps with thin slicing.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, sumac, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the sliced meat to the marinade and toss well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. If using a vertical rotisserie, thread the marinated meat onto the spit, packing tightly to form a dense cone shape. If using skewers, layer the slices flat and densely packed.
  5. Cook the meat on the rotisserie at medium-high heat for 60-90 minutes until browned and juicy. If no rotisserie, cook on a grill pan or broiler rack, turning often to get crispy edges.
  6. Once cooked, shave thin slices off the outer layer with a sharp knife and serve immediately.
  7. While the meat cooks, slice tomatoes, cucumbers, onions (soaked in lemon juice), and shred lettuce. Warm pita or flatbreads in a low oven for 5 minutes.
  8. Assemble by piling sliced meat onto warm bread, adding fresh veggies, and drizzling with yogurt or garlic sauce. Fold or roll and enjoy.

Notes

Marinate meat overnight for best flavor and tenderness. Thin slicing is crucial for authentic texture and even cooking. If no rotisserie, use grill pan or broiler and turn often to get crispy edges. Rest sliced meat briefly before serving to lock in juices. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months.

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