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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Kourya Smith
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The orange sauce was the perfect complement to the lamb.
Khusbu Khadka
[email protected]This is the best roast lamb recipe I've ever tried. The lamb was so tender and juicy and the sauce was amazing.
sHaN cHaUdHaRy
[email protected]The lamb was a little dry, but the sauce was good.
ramzan ansa
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Munna YT
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for roast lamb. The orange sauce is always a hit.
Mercy Daniel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb turned out perfectly. The sauce was also delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shahbaz Niaz
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The lamb was so tender and the orange sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
KITONY OFFICIAL
[email protected]The lamb was a bit tough, but the sauce was tasty.
Kbc Ranapartabsingh
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always cooked to perfection and the sauce is divine.
Global News Parachinar
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out so tender and juicy. The sauce was also delicious.
Sohel Taj
[email protected]The lamb was a little dry, but the sauce was great.
Ismail Bhatti
[email protected]I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a hit. Everyone raved about the lamb and the sauce.
Odwa Blayi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the orange sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.
JOWN ABBAS 23Ala
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The lamb was juicy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Aqib 7490
[email protected]The lamb was so tender and flavorful. The orange sauce really made the dish.
smotoon
[email protected]This Greek Orange Roast Lamb is a stunning dish that is sure to impress your guests. The lamb is cooked to perfection and the orange-scented sauce is divine.