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VISITING AUTHOR-ARTICLE

APRIL 2011

 

The History of Lamb at Easter

Forwarded by Stephen Block, Chef Extraordinaire'

 

Why is Lamb popular during Easter?

          Throughout the world the most popular Easter symbol is the lamb.


          The reference to lamb in Christianity goes back to the book of Genesis, When Abraham was asked to sacrifice his son.

In past centuries it was considered a lucky omen to meet a lamb, especially at Easter time. It was a popular superstition that the devil, who could take the form of all other animals, was never allowed to appear in the shape of a lamb because of its religious symbolism.

In the 7 th century the Benedictine monks wrote a prayer for the blessing of lambs.

          A few hundred years later the pope adopted it and a WHOLE roasted lamb became the feature of the Pope's Easter Dinner, and has been ever since.

          It wasn't too many years before people decided that it was ok to roast parts of lamb instead of the whole bleeting thing. In the spirit of the old days here is a version of leg of lamb that can be done on the BBQ.

 

          Little figures of a lamb made of butter, pastry, or sugar have been substituted for the meat, forming Easter table centerpieces.

In Greece Easter is the biggest holiday, and apparently most everyone roasts a whole lamb on a “Souvla” which is a large spit. I understand that a motorized one is not popular so if you are interested in doing a traditional Greek roasted lamb, they say it is good to have plenty of friends to help turn the spit.

 

The Greek spit-roasted lambs are always turned by a hand crank.

 

 

Recipe for Greek Spit Roasted Lamb

Greek Spit Roasted Whole Lamb

          Easter in Greece is the biggest holiday of the year and most every family roasts a lamb.

          Every family has it's idea of the best way to cook the Easter meal but in general the animal is spitted and cooked over an open charcoal bed for about 6 hours. Constant turning of the 'souvla', Greek word for spit, is required so if the family is traditional and doesn't use an electric motor a lot of friends come in handy. I've found that the best way to obtain help in turning the lamb is to have LOTS of beer and Greek wine on hand. The 'souvla' is about 8-9 feet long with a handle for turning on one end. It's placed on a pair of spikes driven into the ground about 7 feet apart. The spikes have several different 'U's welded to them for raising and lowering the spit.

          If you try this recipe, start a charcoal bed about 6'x2' before preparing the lamb or kid and have a separate charcoal fire going to add to the bed later on. By the time you get the animal prepared the fire should be just about right. You'll probably need 20 pounds, or more, of charcoal to complete the cooking. Have more than you need on hand.

          Wipe lamb inside and out with a damp cloth. Rub cavity and outside of lamb with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cut a small opening in the shoulder and hip joints and pour a small amount of salt & pepper into them. Run the spit through the anus and out of the top of the skull. A hammer may be needed for this. Use baling wire to secure the spine to the spit in two or three places. Sew up the cavity with string. Push fore-shanks back towards body and tie in position. Wire the back legs to the spit. This will prevent it from splaying out. Rub outside again with lemon juice, salt and pepper and place on a rack in a large catering-size baking dish.

          Combine melted butter with olive oil and mop the lamb or kid. Baste whenever it feels right during cooking.

          Place the spit over the fire with the lamb or kid approximately 18" over the fire. Adjust the height according to the heat of the fire during cooking. Turn the spit constantly for 6-8 hours, lubricating the person turning liberally with wine or beer, then enjoy your Greek Easter Feast.

          The innards aren't wasted. They're used to make a dish called 'Kokoretsi' also cooked over a charcoal bed on a small souvla, but that's another story and this is too long already. Have a Happy Easter!

 

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