Gyro Pita Burgers

• 2 cups (16 ounces) plain yogurt
• 1-1/4 cups chopped seeded peeled cucumber
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound ground lamb or pork
• 4 pita breads, halved
• Sliced cucumber

1. For the cucumber sauce, line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain and discard liquid; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over another bowl; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid.
3. In a large bowl, whisk oil and vinegar until blended. Stir in the garlic, reserved yogurt and cucumber; cover and refrigerate until serving.
4. For gyro burgers, in a large bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, rosemary, lemon-pepper and salt. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into four oval patties.
5. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160u0b0. Serve in pita bread with sliced cucumber and cucumber sauce.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/gyro-pita-burgers/ (may not work)