65 Years in the Making: Greek Pappou Shares the Perfect Traditional Greek Lamb on the Spit Recipe

lamb leg

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat, and cottage cheese is typically less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, and vinegar is more affordable.

Set up the fire about an hour before cooking the lamb.

Use hard wood to light the fire and ensure nice charcoal burning instead of flames.

Prepare the lamb by securing it with bamboo sticks and stainless steel wire for even cooking.

Season the lamb with salt, black pepper, and paprika, making sure to season all areas including inside the leg.

Place the lamb on the spit, ensuring it is not too close to the fire initially to allow for even heating.

Cook the lamb for about 3.5 hours, monitoring the fire and adjusting the distance from the flames as needed.

Check if the lamb is cooked by observing the juices and testing the legs.

Remove the lamb from the fire and serve.

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