Lamb in the Oven
  (Kleftiko)		  
     
  Ingredients
  • Shoulder of lamb
  • Salt and pepper
  • Bay leaves or dried oregano
 
 
  Method
  1. Ask the butcher to cut the joint for kleftiko ( into four pieces)
  2. Place a piece of lamb on foil and season on both sides.
  3. Either place a bay leaf on the joint or sprinkle with oregano.
  4. Wrap the joint loosely in the foil.
  5. Repeat for each joint and place on a baking tray.
  6. Cook in a slow to medium oven for 3 hours or until the meat is very tender.
  7. Serve on a hot plate.

 

  

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