Whole Sheep Roast Recipe: Mongolian Mutton Reimagined! | Khan’s Kitchen

whole sheep

🥗Healthier: whole goat

💰Cheaper: whole pig

Goat is leaner and more accessible, while pig can be more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with less fat.

vegetables

🥗Healthier: seasonal vegetables

💰Cheaper: root vegetables

Seasonal options may be fresher and cheaper.

Prepare the whole sheep by cleaning and gutting it thoroughly.

Season the sheep inside and out with salt, pepper, and garlic.

Stuff the cavity with onions, carrots, and herbs for flavor.

Place hot rocks inside the sheep's cavity to aid in cooking.

Wrap the sheep in a thick layer of cloth or burlap to retain moisture.

Dig a pit in the ground and heat it with firewood until hot.

Add the hot rocks to the pit and place the wrapped sheep on top.

Cover the sheep with more hot rocks and dirt to trap heat.

Cook for several hours, checking occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Uncover the sheep after 4-6 hours, allowing it to rest for a short time.

Serve the roasted sheep with the cooked vegetables and sour cream.

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