85 delicious roast recipes from around the world
Kuzu Tandır is a traditional Turkish dish from Central Anatolia, featuring lamb slow-cooked to perfection in an underground oven (tandı r). This method results in incredibly tender, fall-off-the-bone meat infused with the flavors of simple aromatics. While traditionally cooked in a pit, this recipe adapts the technique for a standard oven.
Beijing's most celebrated dish - lacquered duck with incredibly crispy skin, traditionally served with thin Mandarin pancakes, sweet hoisin sauce, and crisp scallion and cucumber matchsticks.
A quintessential British Sunday Roast featuring a perfectly roasted joint of beef, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and fluffy Yorkshire puddings, all brought together with rich gravy. A comforting and traditional meal perfect for family gatherings.
A flavorful and tender slow-roasted lamb dish, inspired by the traditional Algerian Mechoui. This version is adapted for home cooking, featuring a leg of lamb marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender.
A quintessential Cantonese dish of sweet and savory barbecued pork, characterized by its glossy, caramelized exterior and tender, flavorful meat.
Kleftiko, meaning 'stolen', is a traditional Greek dish where lamb shoulder is slow-cooked in parchment paper, traditionally in a pit oven by bandits. This method ensures the lamb becomes incredibly tender and infused with flavor, falling off the bone. The dramatic unsealing at the table is part of the experience.
A classic Cantonese delicacy, this roast pigeon is known for its incredibly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. Marinated with a blend of soy sauce, five-spice powder, and honey, it offers a rich, savory, and slightly sweet flavor profile.
A classic Venezuelan Sunday family meal, this Asado de Res features a tender, slow-cooked beef roast infused with aromatic vegetables and spices. Perfect for a comforting and hearty gathering.
A classic Austrian dish featuring tender roast beef topped with a generous amount of crispy fried onions. It's often served with a rich gravy and a side of potatoes or Spätzle.
A classic Bavarian Sunday dish, this Schweinebraten features a succulent pork shoulder roasted to perfection with incredibly crispy crackling, served with a rich gravy made from the pan juices. It's a comforting and impressive centerpiece for any meal.
A quintessential Cantonese dish featuring incredibly crispy, crackling skin and tender, juicy meat. This Siu Yuk is a celebratory dish, often found in Cantonese BBQ shops and served during special occasions.
Tender and succulent Cantonese-style BBQ pork spare ribs, coated in a rich, sweet, and savory char siu glaze. The result is beautifully lacquered ribs with a perfect balance of flavors and a hint of smoky char.
A hearty and flavorful Luxembourgish take on the classic pork knuckle, slow-cooked until tender and then roasted to crispy perfection. This dish is often served with a rich gravy and traditional accompaniments.
An elegant British classic, this Beef Wellington features a prime beef tenderloin coated in Dijon mustard, encased in a rich mushroom duxelles and savory prosciutto, all wrapped in golden puff pastry and baked to perfection. A true showstopper for any special occasion.
A festive and traditional Bahraini dish, Qoozi features a whole roasted lamb or large cuts of lamb cooked until incredibly tender, served atop fragrant rice infused with spices and often garnished with nuts and raisins. It's a centerpiece dish for celebrations.
A quintessential dish from Castile, this traditional roast lamb, often cooked in a wood-fired oven, showcases the rich flavor of young, tender lamb. Its simplicity allows the quality of the meat to shine.
Coniglio in Porchetta is a traditional rabbit dish prepared in the style of 'porchetta,' which traditionally involves stuffing and roasting pork with wild fennel. In this variation, rabbit is seasoned, often stuffed with prosciutto, pancetta, and wild fennel, then roasted until tender and flavorful.
A classic Swedish roast beef, typically served with a rich gravy and a medley of roasted root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and parsnips. A hearty and comforting meal.
A quintessential Cuban celebratory dish, Lechón Asado features a whole roasted pig (or pork shoulder) marinated in a vibrant citrus and garlic mojo sauce, resulting in incredibly tender and flavorful meat with crispy skin. Served with boiled yuca, a starchy root vegetable, also drizzled with mojo.
Peka is a traditional Croatian one-pot dish, often considered a national treasure, prepared by slow-roasting meat (commonly lamb, veal, or octopus) or seafood with vegetables and potatoes under a bell-shaped lid, buried in embers. This method results in incredibly tender, moist, and aromatic food.
A succulent pork tenderloin stuffed with a savory-sweet mixture of apple syrup, bacon, and herbs, then roasted to perfection. This dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it a festive main course.
A traditional Patagonian Chilean dish where a whole lamb is slow-roasted over an open fire (al palo) on a spit. This method imparts a smoky flavor and incredibly tender, succulent meat. It's a celebratory dish often prepared for gatherings and special occasions.
A traditional Hakka specialty, this salt-baked chicken is cooked using a unique method where a whole chicken is enveloped and baked in extremely hot coarse sea salt. This process results in incredibly tender, juicy meat with a subtle, aromatic flavor, without being overly salty. The salt acts as a natural oven, ensuring even cooking and moisture retention.
Hornado de Chancho is a traditional Ecuadorian slow-roasted pork dish, renowned for its crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat. It's typically marinated for an extended period in a mixture of garlic, cumin, beer, and achiote, then slow-cooked to perfection. Often served during celebrations and special occasions, it's a centerpiece dish that embodies Ecuadorian hospitality and culinary tradition.
