Greek Pitas with Pulled Pork

Name: Greek Pitas with Pulled Pork
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 490 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat (also known as Boston butt); 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 8 pocketless pita breads; Easy Tzatziki Sauce; Optional toppings: chopped cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, chopped Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, a squeeze of lemon juice

By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 10/27/21Updated: 3/20/23

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Both picky and adventurous eaters will go for this Mediterranean spin on pulled pork. Greek Pitas with pulled pork are made in the slow cooker or the Instant Pot. They can also be prepped ahead and made into a freezer meal!

Greek pork pitas with tzatziki, olives, tomatoes, lettuce, and cucumbers.

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About Greek Pitas

This recipe will quickly become a regular in your home. After the pork shoulder slow cooks all day in a blend of spices (or is cooked quickly in the Instant Pot), you’ll shred it and serve it on whole wheat pita bread. Top the shredded pork with chopped fresh veggies, tangy feta cheese, and our creamy, herb-infused Easy Tzatziki Sauce.

If your people are picky (like some unnamed small ones in our homes), they’ll still love the pulled pork just wrapped by itself in a warm pita.

Just look at how easily and quickly this meal comes together!

What Ingredients Do I Need?

The ingredients are recognizable, simple, and mostly from the pantry. Here’s what you’ll need to make Greek Pitas:

Oregano
Cumin
Salt and Black pepper
Red pepper flakes
Minced garlic
Pork shoulder (also known as Boston butt)
Red onion, thinly sliced
Chicken broth
Pocketless pita bread (look for a whole wheat version to make it healthier or try our Whole Wheat Pita Bread)
Tzatziki Sauce (either store-bought or our delicious Easy Tzatziki Sauce)

Greek pulled pork ingredients measured out and labeled.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

As you can see in the video above, this recipe comes together in three simple steps:

Season the pork.
Cook the pork.
Shred and serve.

Let’s walk through those in detail, shall we?

Step 1: Season the Pork

In a small bowl, stir together the oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. If making in the Instant Pot, cut the pork into four equal pieces. Rub the seasoning mixture on all sides of the pork to infuse with flavor.

Greek Seasoning coating on a pork shoulder.

Step 2: Cook the Pork

You have the choice of cooking methods–the slow cooker or the Instant Pot! We love versatile recipes like this. In fact, we have a whole cookbook devoted to recipes that can cook in both the slow cooker and the Instant Pot called From Freezer to Cooker. If you like recipes like this, you will LOVE our cookbook.

How to Cook Greek Pork Pitas in the Slow Cooker

If you want to cook your Greek Pitas in the slow cooker, simply place your seasoned pork in the crockpot. Now add the broth and onions. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours.

Your home will smell amazing!

Raw pork shoulder in a slow cooker with Greek seasonings, chicken broth, and red onion slices.

How to Cook Greek Pork Pitas in the Instant Pot

If you’re in a bit of a time crunch, using the Instant Pot is a great way to cook a pork shoulder recipe. Keep in mind that your pork shoulder will need to be quartered ahead of time to ensure it gets tender and fully cooked.

After placing the pork, onions, and broth in the Instant Pot, lock and seal the lid.

Cook at high pressure for 45 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.

A pork shoulder cut in 4 equal chunks in an Instant Pot with Greek seasonings, red onion slices, and chicken broth.

Step 3: Shred & Serve

After the pork has fully cooked, you will remove it from the cooker to shred it on a wooden cutting board. I prefer to use two forks for this step. Serve on warm pita bread with your favorite Greek toppings.

Pork shoulder being shredded with two forks on a cutting board.

Make It a Freezer Meal

It’s no secret we are big fans of freezer meals around here. In fact, we have 2 freezer meal cookbooks, 1 Hour Freezer Prep Sessions, and even a round-up with 70+ freezer meal recipes that you will love!

So, yep, we have freezer meal instructions for Greek Pitas!

A freezer bag labeled Greek pulled pork with a raw pork shoulder, red onion slices, chicken broth, and Greek seasonings.

Freeze For Later: Place the seasoned pork, onion, and broth in a gallon-size freezer bag. Seal and freeze. (Note: If making for the Instant Pot, make sure the pork is cut into 4 equal pieces. Set the freezer bag in a round container in the freezer so it freezes in the shape of the Instant Pot.) Freeze the tightly-wrapped pita bread alongside the pork.

Prepare From Frozen: Note: You will need to have Easy Tzatziki Sauce and your favorite Greek toppings on hand to complete this meal.

- Slow Cooker Instructions: Thaw meal completely using one of these safe methods. Follow Steps 3 through 5 in the recipe below.

- Instant Pot Instructions: Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté.” Transfer the frozen meal to the pot and cook for 5 minutes to release some liquid. Press “Cancel.” Follow Step 3b in the recipe below, but cook for 45 to 50 minutes. (The frozen meat will cook in about the same amount of time as fresh.) Follow Steps 4 and 5. For more information, read our post on How Long to Cook a Frozen Pork Roast in the Instant Pot!

How to Serve Greek Pitas

This recipe goes a looong way. In fact, it’s a great recipe to serve large families or to use as a meal for groups of people.

After the meat has fully cooked and been shredded, serve it with warm, whole wheat pita bread topped with chopped fresh veggies (like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and Kalamata olives), tangy feta cheese, and our creamy, herb-infused Easy Tzatziki Sauce. It’s worth noting that the Tzatziki Sauce tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a day.

If your people are picky, they’ll still love the pulled pork just wrapped by itself in a warm pita. So adventurous and picky eaters can unite over this meal!

A pita with Greek pulled pork, sliced cucumbers, shredded lettuce, chopped cherry tomatoes and a scoop of Tzatziki on it.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use bone-in pork butt?

Yes, a bone-in pork shoulder or pork butt will work fine.

Can I use a larger cut of pork for this recipe?

Yep! Just add additional cooking time.

How do you recommend freezing and reheating pulled pork?

If it’s already cooked, divide it up into small portions and freeze in an airtight container. It’s easy to reheat in the microwave on the defrost setting. Add a little extra BBQ sauce and/or maybe a little water when you reheat to add some moisture if you want.

How do I know when pulled pork is done?

The pulled pork is done when it easily shreds apart with a fork. The meat should be tender and moist. You can also use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should reach around 195-205°F (90-96°C) for pulled pork.

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A photo of pita bread with Greek pulled pork and toppings with a photo of Greek pulled pork as a freezer meal.

Rachel Tiemeyer

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

Greek Pitas with Pulled Pork

About Greek Pitas

What Ingredients Do I Need?