The ultimate Greek Lamb one pot roast perfect for Autumn
We love the feeling of both celebration and comfort that a Sunday family roast dinner conjures. There are so many component parts, and while its delicious, ritualistic and has a part in every family food repertoire, sometimes you have neither the time nor the energy for 9 different dishes and the use of 12 pans. Enter Lamb Kleftico….
Lamb is slowly roasted atop a mix of vegetables and fragrant herbs - potatoes which turn crisp on the edges, tomatoes cook down turning the stock sweet and jammy, onions caramelised along with sweet red peppers. You need only to add these items to a baking dish, cover with a lid or parchment and leave it in a slow oven for 4-5 hours.
The ultimate Greek Lamb one pot roast perfect for Autumn
We love the feeling of both celebration and comfort that a Sunday family roast dinner conjures. There are so many component parts, and while its delicious, ritualistic and has a part in every family food repertoire, sometimes you have neither the time nor the energy for 9 different dishes and the use of 12 pans. Enter Lamb Kleftico….
Lamb is slowly roasted atop a mix of vegetables and fragrant herbs - potatoes which turn crisp on the edges, tomatoes cook down turning the stock sweet and jammy, onions caramelised along with sweet red peppers. You need only to add these items to a baking dish, cover with a lid or parchment and leave it in a slow oven for 4-5 hours.
- Serves: 6
- Prepare: 20 Minutes
- Cook: 4 Hours
- Difficulty: medium
WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC LAMB?
All of our organic lamb come from free-range animals born and reared in our lush, sustainable West Country pastures. Many lambs are grown quickly, fed on grain to 'finish' them at speed, we believe that it's better for animals to grow at the rate nature intended and lead active lives.
Ingredients
- 1 organic leg or shoulder of lamb, approx 2.5kg
- 1kg potatoes
- 2-3 onions
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 red peppers
- 2 lemons
- 4 medium tomatoes
- bunch of fresh thyme
- stick of cinnamon
- 4 bay leaves
- fresh oregano - a few sprigs plus a tablespoon of chopped leaves
- garlic olive oil
- 100ml chicken bone broth
- salt and pepper
Method
- Heat your oven to 160 °C
- Wash and chop all the veggies, apart from the garlic which you just slice horizontally to expose the middle of each clove. Add all veggies, garlic herbs (apart from a tablespoon of chopped oregano) and stock to a large roasting dish or casserole
- Rub the lamb with a drizzle of garlic oil, sprinkle with the remaining oregano, salt and pepper, and nestle on top of the vegetables
- Cover well with parchment or a lid and roast for 4 hours. Go for a walk, go to the pub, read the paper - whatever floats your boat
- After 4 hours, your house will smell incredible- remove the parchment or lid and roast for a further hour
- Serve alongside something green, some bread or nothing at all - it’s a complete meal as is & is utterly gorgeous
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WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC LAMB?
All of our organic lamb come from free-range animals born and reared in our lush, sustainable West Country pastures. Many lambs are grown quickly, fed on grain to 'finish' them at speed, we believe that it's better for animals to grow at the rate nature intended and lead active lives.
Frequently asked questions
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Our lambs are sourced from local farms and thrive on a diet of grass as well as clover and herbs.
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Organic lamb has to be certified by an approved organic body to a number of set organic standards. These include the space that an organic lamb animal has to graze, the way that it’s food is grown, without the use of pesticides and or unapproved fertilisers. The standards for organic lamb also cover use of medicines and other points that improve the welfare and conditions throughout the life of the animal and on through slaughter and butchery.
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When choosing lamb to purchase, it is worth carrying out some research. There are several studies that suggest organic meat is a healthier option, containing less saturated fat and higher in omega- 3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart. We believe organic lamb tastes better than commercially farmed alternatives, tasting ‘meaty’, rich, sweet and decadent. All of The Organic Butchery's lamb comes from our trusted local suppliers. They thrive on a diet of grass as well as clover and herbs. Growing slowly, the lambs build hearty immune systems and strong skeletons. All of this influences the way their meat tastes and cooks, we really believe that happy animals result in the best quality and best tasting meat.