Lamb Kleftiko (Ofton)

Step 1

Wash the lamb or goat and place it in a large baking tin, lined with a big piece of parchment paper. Make slits in the meat and add the garlic.

Step 2

Season with some salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary and add in the bay leaves. Arrange the onions, potatoes, tomatoes and carrots around the lamb and season them as well.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice and olive oil.

Step 4

Cover tightly with parchment paper and cover the baking tin with aluminium foil, to make sure that no steam will escape.

Step 5

Bake in a preheated oven to 180o C/ 350o F for 2½ - 3 hours. (For aged lamb or goat, cook up to 4 hours).

Step 6

Remove the aluminium and parchment paper and cook uncovered for about half an hour or until golden.

Step 7

Serve warm but the meat it is also very delicious served cold.