Author Notes
Tzatziki sauce is a yogurt-based dip used to accompany many traditional Greek meals. Get a taste of the Mediterranean by making your own. This recipe was written by the Healthline Editorial Team: http://www.healthline.com/health-recipes/mykonos-pork-roast-tzatziki-sauce —Healthline
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Ingredients
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1/4 cup
olive oil
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3 tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon
minced garlic
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1 teaspoon
lemon pepper
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3 1/4 pounds
boneless pork loin roast (rolled)
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1 cup
plain low-fat Greek-style yogurt
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1
cucumber, peeled, seeded, finely diced
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1 teaspoon
garlic, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon
ground coriander
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1/2
small red onion, finely chopped
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1/4 teaspoon
crushed red pepper
Directions
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Whisk together first 5 ingredients and pour into either a large Ziploc bag or a large casserole dish.
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Add pork loin and seal bag or cover the dish with a tight-fitting lid.
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Refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.
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Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high, indirect heat. Position a drip pan in center of the grill, under grill grate and spray grill gate with cooking spray.
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Remove the pork loin from marinade. Discard the marinade and pat the pork loin dry.
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Place pork loin over the drip pan on the grill, cover with the grill lid and cook for approximately 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 68-71°C (155-160°F).
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Remove pork loin and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
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Stir together yogurt and next 5 ingredients. Serve with the pork loin.
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