Patates Fournou: Roasted Lemon Garlic Potatoes

Patates Fournou: Roasted Lemon Garlic Potatoes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 5 large potatoes (baking size)
• 1/2 cup of olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth
  
• juice of 1 lemon
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon of dried Greek oregano (rigani)
• 2 teaspoons of sea salt
• freshly ground pepper
• juice of 1/2 orange

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 480°F (250°C).
• Peel the potatoes, cut in half lengthwise, and in half lengthwise again, into quarters. Rinse well and shake to remove excess water. 
• Spread the potatoes out in an 11 X 14 inch (or equivalent) roasting pan. 
• Toss the potatoes with the salt, pepper, oregano, garlic and olive oil (using hands works best), and sprinkle with lemon juice. 
• Add the water to the pan (do not pour over the potatoes). 
• Put on lowest rack in the oven, and roast at 480°F (250°C) until the water boils. Then reduce heat to 355°F (180°C) and cook for 1 hour. 
• Drizzle the orange juice over the potatoes, and continue to cook another 30 minutes or until potatoes are soft and toasty looking.

Yield: 5-6 servings
Note: If you cut the potatoes into smaller pieces, reduce cooking time. Check at 1 hour for doneness.