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Lamb on the Spit

Whole lamb roasted slowly on a spit (janjetina).

Prep50 min
Cook5 h
Total5 h 50 min
Serves12
DifficultyMedium
Per serving991 kcal
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Bosnia and HerzegovinaMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Lamb (half)5 kg
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Black pepper1 tsp
  • Garlic cloves3

Method

  1. SeasonRub with salt and oil.
  2. CookRoast on a spit over embers 4 to 5 hours, turning.
  3. ServeServe with potatoes, salad and bread.

Nutrition per serving

Calories991 kcal
Protein70.9 g
Carbohydrates0.5 g
Fat78.4 g
Fibre0.1 g
Sugar0.0 g
Sodium643 mg
Saturated fat33.8 g
Serving sizeabout 320 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Lamb on the Spit take to make?

About 5 h 50 min in total: 50 min of preparation and 5 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Lamb on the Spit?

About 991 kcal per serving, with 71 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 320 g each.

Which allergens does Lamb on the Spit contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Lamb on the Spit from?

Lamb on the Spit is a main course from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Whole lamb roasted slowly on a spit (janjetina).

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