Kleftiko Love

Kleftiko Love is a traditional Cypriot dish that is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful meat. This recipe is a labor of love, as it requires time and patience, but the end result is well worth the wait.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Cypriot Cypriot Cuisine Lamb Slow Cooked Traditional
Kleftiko Love

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lamb shoulder, bone-in
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the lamb shoulder in a roasting pan and pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring it is well coated.
  4. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
  5. Cook for 4 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  6. Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the meat to brown.
  7. Once cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
4 hours
Total time:
4 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Roasting pan Aluminum foil

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kleftiko Love with a side of Greek salad and warm pita bread.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the lamb overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.

Cost

$20