Arni sto Fourno (Leg of Lamb)
Arni sto Fourno (Leg of Lamb)
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| ~ Ingredients: ~ 1-1 1/2 kg of leg of lamb ~ 1 kg of medium size potatoes ~ 1/2 a cup of melted butter ~ 3/4 cup of olive oil ~ 3-4 cloves of garlic |
~ 1-1 1/2 fresh lemon juice (White wine can be used) ~ 1 cup of water ~ Oregano ~ Salt and pepper to taste |
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| Other vegetable may be used, Like; carrots, artichokes, onions, mushrooms |
| ~ Wash the meat and place in the middle of the pan (choose a big enough pan to fit the meat and vegetables. ~ Cut the garlic cloves into 4 thin slivers. ~ With a pointy knife make an ..X.. shape cuts on the meat approximately 1/2 inch long and 1/2 inch deep and in each cut insert the garlic slivers. ~ Coat the leg with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste all over and sprinkle with oregano. ~ Peel the potatoes, cut in half or in four (depending on how big they are), wash well and place in a big bowl. ~ Sprinkle with salt, pepper and oregano and place in the pan around the meat. If using other vegetables add them as well. ~ Add the remaining olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice and water in the pan. ~ In the mean time have the oven preheated to 350 degrees. ~ Cover the pan with aluminum foil and place in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 - 3 hours. ~ Periodically take the pan out of the oven and turn the meat and the vegetables over so they cook and brown all over. ~ If prefer, half an hour before is ready pour about 1/2 a glass of dry white wine over the meat and potatoes. -When ready, place in a big platter, slice and serve. ~ If any juice is left in the pan, can be turned into sauce and used over the meat and potatoes. ~ The leg of lamb can be cooked all by it self and side dishes can be used, like mash potatoes with vegetables or anything else you wish. ~ Good luck and bon appétit. |
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