GREEK ORANGE ROAST LAMB
In Greece, meat (lamb, beef, chicken) and potatoes in the oven is an ubiquitous dish throughout the winter. Upon my most recent visit to Athens, my aunt let me in on a secret that takes this traditional dish to another level. Instead of the usual lemon juice, she said, add the juice of one orange. I tried this upon my return home and it is absolutely delicious! It may be awhile before I go back to lemons -- and this dish is as delicious as it is simple.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, mustard, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir the potatoes into the bowl to coat with orange juice mixture. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon, and place them into a large roasting pan.
- Cut slits into the lamb meat, and stuff the garlic cloves into the slits. Rub remaining orange juice mixture from bowl all over the lamb, and place the lamb on top of the potatoes in the roasting pan. If there's any remaining orange juice mixture, pour it over the lamb.
- Roast in the preheated oven until the potatoes are tender and the lamb is cooked to medium, about 1 hour. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Check every 20 to 30 minutes while roasting, and add a bit of hot water if you find the potatoes are drying out. If the lamb finishes cooking before the potatoes, remove the lamb to a cutting board or serving platter and cover with foil while the potatoes continue to bake in the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 911.7 calories, Carbohydrate 103.2 g, Cholesterol 137.1 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 14.9 g, Protein 51.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 311.6 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
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Md Azad Ali
[email protected]This was a very tasty dish. The lamb was tender and juicy and the orange glaze was a perfect complement. I would definitely make this again.
Sk Ghosal
[email protected]This was a great dish! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the orange glaze was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone.
Madula Mususumeli
[email protected]This was a delicious recipe. The lamb was very tender and the orange glaze was a perfect complement. I would definitely make this again.
Hamimid Sifou
[email protected]This dish was a bit too complex for my taste. The lamb was a bit dry and the orange glaze was a bit too sweet. I wouldn't make this again.
Stephen Marsh
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the orange glaze was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb and oranges.
Amy Law
[email protected]OMG! This is the best lamb dish I've ever had. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the orange glaze was absolutely divine. I will definitely be making this again and again.
gulshan hayat
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lamb and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb was very tender. The orange glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a great dish.
Sibusiso Mabuza
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and flavorful and the orange glaze is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!
Havoc AKA_TJ
[email protected]This was a delicious dish. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the orange glaze was very tasty. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.
Hassnain Ahmad
[email protected]This was an amazing recipe! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.