roast Recipes
21 delicious roast recipes from around the world
Beef Wellington
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.
Buzhenina (Russian Roast Pork)
A classic Russian cold cut, Buzhenina is a flavorful roast pork loin studded with garlic and herbs, perfect for slicing and serving cold, especially during holidays. The long marination ensures deep flavor penetration.
Canard à l'Orange (Duck with Orange Sauce)
A classic French dish featuring a whole roasted duck served with a rich, glossy sauce made from oranges, sugar, vinegar, duck stock, and a touch of Grand Marnier. This recipe emphasizes the traditional preparation and the balance of sweet and bitter notes.
Classic British Sunday Roast
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.
Cordero Asado Castellano (Castilian Roast Lamb)
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.
Julskinka (Swedish Christmas Ham)
A traditional Swedish Christmas ham, this Julskinka features a succulent, slow-cooked ham coated in a flavorful mustard and breadcrumb crust, baked to golden perfection. It's a stunning centerpiece for any holiday feast.
Kleftiko (Greek Slow-Roasted Lamb)
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.
Leitão à Bairrada (Bairrada-Style Roast Suckling Pig)
A quintessential Portuguese regional specialty from Bairrada, this dish features a whole suckling pig roasted to achieve incredibly crispy skin and tender, succulent meat. Traditionally cooked in wood-fired ovens, it's a celebratory dish perfect for gatherings.
Pieczeń Cielęca (Polish Veal Roast)
A classic Polish Sunday dinner centerpiece, this tender veal roast is infused with flavor and served with a rich, creamy gravy.
Sauerbraten
Germany's iconic national roast: tender beef, marinated for days in a zesty blend of vinegar and spices, then slow-braised to perfection. The rich, savory gravy is thickened and subtly sweetened with crushed gingersnaps and finished with a touch of sour cream.
Schweinebraten (German Pork Roast with Crispy Crackling)
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.
Ayam Betutu (Balinese Slow-Roasted Chicken)
Ayam Betutu is a classic Balinese ceremonial dish featuring a whole chicken slow-cooked to incredibly tender perfection, infused with a rich and complex blend of aromatic spices. Traditionally roasted or steamed for hours, this dish is a labor of love that rewards with its deeply flavorful and fall-off-the-bone results.
Char Siu Pork Ribs
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.
Kuzu Tandır (Turkish Pit-Roasted Lamb)
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.
Peking Duck
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.
Yan Ju Ji (Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken)
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.
Asado de Res
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.
Chancho en Caja China (Peruvian Whole Roasted Pig)
A spectacular Peruvian delicacy, this whole pig is slow-roasted to perfection in a 'Caja China' (Chinese box) cooker, resulting in incredibly tender, succulent meat and impossibly crispy skin. It's the ultimate centerpiece for any large gathering.
Muchacho Relleno (Colombian Stuffed Beef Roll)
An impressive Colombian eye of round beef roast, butterflied, filled with colorful vegetables, rolled, and slow-braised in a rich tomato sauce until tender. Perfect for special occasions.
Classic Australian Sunday Roast Lamb
A quintessential Australian Sunday feast, this roast lamb recipe delivers tender, flavourful meat with crispy roasted potatoes, perfect for gathering family and friends.
Sunday Roast Chook
A classic Australian Sunday roast chicken, featuring incredibly crispy skin and tender meat, accompanied by perfectly roasted root vegetables. This recipe is simple to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.