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Traditional Greek Kleftiko
A classic Greek dish of slow-cooked lamb, often served on special occasions. The tender meat falls off the bone and is infused with the flavors of the Mediterranean.
⏱255 min🍽6 servings📊hard
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Ingredients
- ●1.5 kg Lamb shoulderbone-in
- ●2 tbsp Greek olive oil
- ●1 bunch Bitter root vegetables (such as beets)
- ●4 sprigs Delicious rosemary
- ●1 tsp Greek seasoning
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1/2 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 120°C (250°F).
- 2
Rub the lamb shoulder with Greek olive oil, Greek seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Add the lamb shoulder to a large Dutch oven or a heavy roasting pan.
- 4
Add the bitter root vegetables and sprigs of rosemary around the lamb.
- 5
Cover the pan with a lid or foil and transfer to the preheated oven.
- 6
Braise the lamb for 3-4 hours, or until tender and falling apart.
- 7
Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- 8
Serve the sliced lamb with the roasted root vegetables.