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slow roast lamb kleftiko shoulder on a plate with fresh mint.

Lamb Kleftiko

Amanda
This shoulder of lamb is slow roasted in foil with lemon, mint, garlic and oregano for a Greek style dish that's packed with flavour and results in fork tender meat.
5 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 372 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.5 kg shoulder of lamb
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 2 lemons zested and juiced
  • seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoon mint
  • 1 tablespoon lemon balm

Instructions
 

  • Line an oven tray with sufficient foil to generously cover the lamb.
  • Place the lamb on the foil and rub with the olive oil.
  • Season and spread the remaining ingredients over the lamb.
  • Close the foil and roast until very tender, about 3-4 hours at 160C/310F.
  • Open the foil and return to the oven for 30 mins at 180 degrees.
  • Serve with juices poured over the lamb.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 48gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 817mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 214IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 6mg
Keyword kleftiko, lamb shoulder, slow roasted
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