Greek Lamb Kleftiko | Akis Petretzikis

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while maintaining a creamy texture.

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

Cut the leg of lamb into pieces, about five chunks.

Cut baby potatoes in half or leave them whole if they are very small.

Prepare the marinade by adding four cloves of garlic to a mixer.

Add rosemary to the mixer.

Pour in olive oil, salt, chili flakes, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of honey into the mixer.

Add lemon juice and pepper to the mixer and blend everything together.

Place the lamb and potatoes on parchment paper.

Massage the marinade into the lamb and potatoes thoroughly.

Cut kefalograviera cheese into big chunks and add it to the mixture.

Cut butter into small cubes and add it to the mixture.

Cover the lamb and potatoes with another piece of parchment paper and seal it well with aluminum foil.

Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius (fan setting).

Cook the lamb in the oven for about 3.5 hours.

Uncover the lamb and let it cook for an additional 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (fan setting).

Check the lamb for tenderness; it should be falling apart.

Serve the lamb with lemon wedges and chopped rosemary on top.

Cooking Techniques

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