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Souvla Original Cyprus Song

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The new hit of Cyprus island featuring Souvla. The best type of kebab in the world. Souvla Barbecues are very popular in Cyprus. „Souvla” can be translated with „skewer”. Souvla are mainly pieces of Lam or Chicken, grilled on charcoal grill The Cypriots love their Souvla and there can always be a reason to be invited for. At Easter in Greece, the air is filled with the smell of lamb or kid roasting on spits. Some are modern motorized rotisseries, requiring little supervision, and others are turned by hand for hours, with family and friends taking turns, all the while enjoying the camraderie of the day. This recipe is for lamb on a spit, cooked over wood or hardwood charcoal. INGREDIENTS: * 1 whole lamb * aromatic wood (olive, oak, apple, cherry), or hardwood charcoal * olive oil * lemon juice * sea salt * pepper * crushed Greek oregano (rigani) * crushed garlic (optional) PREPARATION: Tip: According to local experts, the best size lamb for spit roasting is generally around 22-25 pounds (10-11 kilos). Cooking time is 3-4 hours.) Start the fire about 2 hours before cooking. The spit should be at least 20 inches longer than the lamb (10 inches or more to extend out each side). Sprinkle the inside of the lamb liberally with salt and pepper and rub in. Lay the lamb on a flat surface and pass the spit between the hind legs, through the stomach cavity and out through the mouth. The lamb’s spine should be straight along the line of the spit. Tie the front and hind legs to the …