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mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Rub the mutton with olive oil, garlic, and black pepper.

Season the meat with salt, paprika, and cumin.

Place the mutton in a roasting pan with chopped onions, carrots, and potatoes.

Add rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves around the meat.

Pour red wine and chicken broth into the pan.

Cover the pan with foil and roast for 1 hour.

Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30-45 minutes until golden.

Baste the meat occasionally with the pan juices.

Check the internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F).

Let the meat rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Serve with the roasted vegetables and pan juices.

Cooking Techniques

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