Kleftiko is lamb at its most tender: chunks of shoulder marinated with garlic, lemon, and oregano, then baked low and slow until they fall apart at the touch of a fork. The name nods to the klephts of folklore, who supposedly cooked stolen meat in sealed pits.
Today’s kleftiko is an oven favorite for Sunday lunch, often baked with potatoes that soak up the lamb’s juices. Serve it straight from the parcel so everyone gets the fragrant steam.


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