Kleftiko

Ingredients

• 4 lbs lamb shoulder, bone-in
• 6 cloves garlic, slivered
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 4 potatoes, quartered
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Cut small slits into the lamb and insert garlic slivers throughout.
2. 2Rub the lamb with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Place the lamb and potatoes in a heavy pot or wrapped tightly in parchment and foil, along with bay leaves.
4. 4Seal tightly to trap the steam and slow-cook at 300°F for 3-3.5 hours until the lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender.
5. 5Carefully open the parcel, being mindful of the escaping steam.
6. 6Serve the lamb and potatoes with the flavorful juices spooned over top.

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