Cypriot Lamb Kleftiko - Cooked in a Handmade pot from Emira Pottery in Cyprus

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a similar creaminess with fewer calories.

Marinate the lamb leg with olive oil, fresh oregano, dried oregano, thyme, garlic, cinnamon, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, lime, and white wine. Let it sit, preferably overnight.

Soak the handmade pot in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour to avoid cracking.

Peel and cut the potatoes into large pieces.

Chop both red and white onions.

Cut large fresh tomatoes into wedges.

Layer the bottom of the pot with potatoes, followed by tomatoes, red pepper, and onions.

Sprinkle extra rosemary and Cyprus oregano over the vegetables.

Add a glass of white wine over the vegetables, avoiding pouring it directly on the meat.

Add the marinated lamb on top of the vegetables, pushing it down to fit.

Drizzle lemon juice over the meat and sprinkle with remaining spices.

Cover the pot and cook in the oven for 4 to 5 hours.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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