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Greek Kleftiko Recipe

Greek · Main course · 200 min total

A traditional Greek slow-roasted lamb dish, marinated with garlic, lemon, and oregano, then cooked until tender and falling off the bone.

Ingredients

• 2 kg (4.4 lbs) bone-in lamb shoulder, cut into large pieces
• 6 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 large onions, cut into wedges
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
2. Make small incisions in the lamb pieces and insert garlic slices.
3. In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add lamb and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in fridge).
4. Place lamb in a large roasting pan or Dutch oven. Scatter potatoes and onions around the lamb. Add bay leaves.
5. Pour broth and white wine over the lamb and vegetables.
6. Cover tightly with foil or lid and roast for 2.5 hours.
7. Remove cover, increase oven temperature to 200°C (400°F), and roast for another 30 minutes until lamb is browned and potatoes are tender.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Discard bay leaves.

Tips

• Serve with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
• For extra flavor, add a cinnamon stick and a few allspice berries to the roasting pan.
• Leftovers can be shredded and used in wraps or pitas.

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