Patagonian Cordero a la Cruz

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Build a hardwood fire and allow a broad bed of embers to develop.

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1 small whole lamb, butterflied

3 tbsp coarse salt

2 quarts warm water

2 garlic cloves (optional)

Hardwood for a long fire

Radiant heat beside the fire cooks more evenly than flames beneath the lamb.

Salmuera seasons without masking the lamb.

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