Slow roasted leg of lamb is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. The meat is cooked slowly and gently, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish. The oregano and lemon add a bright and zesty flavor that complements the lamb perfectly. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is easy to make.
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SLOW-COOKED LAMB WITH LEMON AND OREGANO
Recipe adapted from "Food From Many Greek Kitchens," by Tessa Kiros. Copyright 2011 by Tessa Kiros. Used with permission of Andrews McMeel Publishing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Time 4h50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine lemon juice, oil, oregano, and water in a large nonreactive baking dish. Rub lamb all over with salt and pepper, and place in marinade, turning to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 24 hours, turning once or twice.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Transfer lamb and marinade to a roasting pan. Cover lamb with parchment, and cover pan tightly with heavy foil. Roast 1 hour, then flip lamb. Cover again, and reduce heat to 300 degrees. Roast lamb 2 hours.
- Flip lamb gently, since it will be very tender. Add potatoes to pan, and sprinkle with a little salt. Cover, and roast 1 hour. Raise heat to 400 degrees. Uncover, and roast until potatoes are golden around edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
LEMON-ROSEMARY ROAST LEG OF LAMB
We've taken the classic approach of studding the lamb with garlic and coating in a generously seasoned rub. Giving it time to marinate is the key, then roast for a crispy exterior and tender, juicy inside.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim the excess fat from the lamb, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch layer of fat. Using a sharp knife, make small slits, about 1/2 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart, all over the surface of the lamb. Fill each slit with a slice of garlic.
- Grate the lemon zest into a small bowl (reserve the lemon). Add the rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper. Rub the mixture all over the lamb. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove the lamb from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature about 1 hour before roasting. Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Set a rack in a roasting pan and set the lamb fat-side up on the rack. Cut the reserved lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the lamb; drizzle with the olive oil and rub all over to coat. Add the lemon halves to the pan. Roast until the fat on the lamb starts to sizzle, about 20 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350˚ F and continue roasting the lamb until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130˚ F for medium rare to medium, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes more. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 20 minutes before carving.
SLOW COOKER ROASTED LEG OF LAMB
Leg of lamb coated in mustard and herbs. Put it in the slow cooker and leave it alone for a few hours. Super easy and fabulous every time!
Provided by METG
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Leg
Time 7h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring leg of lamb to room temperature, about 2 hours.
- Pour wine into a slow cooker. Mix lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, vinegar, rosemary, thyme, sea salt, and pepper together in a bowl until a thick paste forms. Massage paste into the lamb using your hands; gently place into the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low, without removing the cover, for 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Let lamb rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 464.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
SLOW ROAST LEG OF LAMB
If you're slow-roasting lamb, it comes out so tender you don't need a knife to cut it. And when I say slow, I mean slow - 7 hours. And I am roasting the leg of lamb in the oven, not in a slow cooker. Tastes great served with Dauphinoise potatoes or mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Provided by cornishbird
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Leg
Time 7h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Place carrots and garlic in a roasting pan large enough for the leg of lamb. Place lamb on top. Pour in wine and lamb stock. Place roasting pan on the stove and heat over medium-low heat until liquid is boiling. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil, using oven mitts to protect your hands, and place in the oven.
- Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium, about 7 hours. Remove from the oven.
- Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Transfer lamb into a second roasting pan.
- Roast lamb uncovered until skin is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest before slicing.
- While lamb is resting, pour cooking juices from the first roasting pan into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced into a gravy, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 137.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 63.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1589.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
SLOW ROASTED LEG OF LAMB WITH OREGANO AND LEMON
From an Australian Women's Weekly Cookbook. This is lemony but yummy, discard the roasted lemon pieces.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to hot.
- Using sharp knife, pierce 12 cuts into lamb; press garlic and oregano into cuts.
- Place lamb in large flameproof baking dish; pour wine, stock and juice over lamb.
- Cover tightly; roast lamb in hot oven 30 minutes then reduce temperature to moderate; roast lamb, covered tightly, brushing occasionally with pan juices, for a further 3 hours or until lamb is extremely tender.
- When lamb has about 1 hour left to roast, place potato, lemon and olives in separate baking dish; drizzle with oil, and place in oven; roast, uncovered, until browned and tender.
- Transfer lamb to serving dish; cover to keep warm.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the reserved lamb juices in same flameproof baking dish; stir in flour.
- Cook, stirring, until mixture is well browned.
- Gradually stir in remaining lamb juices and the water; stir until gravy boils and thickens.
- Slice lamb; serve with potato mixture and gravy.
SLOW COOKED LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY AND LEMON
From a recipe at A Year of Slow Cooking. http://bit.ly/bJw9zL Goes well with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 8h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the ingredients for the wet rub. Smear all over the outside of the leg of lamb. Place into a 4-qt slow cooker. No additional liquid is necessary.
- Cook on low 8 hours or high 4-5 hours. If the meat isn't quite tender enough, try carving it and putting it back in the sauce for 20-30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 114, Sodium 357.8, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 8.9, Protein 31.9
ROASTED LAMB WITH GARLIC AND OREGANO
This lamb is the center of a Greek-style supper. Serve it with our Stuffed Zucchini and White Bean Salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. In a blender, puree garlic, oil, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon coarse salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Place lamb in a roasting pan; rub with garlic mixture. Roast, turning pan once, 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees; roast, until a thermometer inserted in center registers 130 to 135 degrees, 50 to 60 minutes for medium-rare.
- Meanwhile, make yogurt sauce: In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, parsley, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Transfer lamb to cutting board, and tent loosely with foil; let rest 20 minutes. Remove strings from lamb, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 g, Fat 23 g, Protein 60 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of lamb: A leg of lamb is a great choice for slow roasting, as it is a tender and flavorful cut of meat. Ensure that you choose a leg of lamb that is about 6-7 pounds in weight.
- Prepare the lamb: Before roasting, trim any excess fat from the leg of lamb. You can also score the lamb's surface with a sharp knife, which will help the marinade penetrate the meat.
- Make a flavorful marinade: The marinade is an essential part of this recipe, as it helps to infuse the lamb with flavor. You can make a simple marinade using olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, and salt and pepper.
- Marinate the lamb: Place the leg of lamb in a large bowl or container and pour the marinade over it. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the lamb for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
- Roast the lamb: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the leg of lamb in a roasting pan and cook for about 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the lamb reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare.
- Let the lamb rest: Once the lamb is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion:
Slow-roasted leg of lamb with oregano and lemon is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb is tender and juicy, and the marinade infuses it with a wonderful flavor. This recipe is easy to follow, and it is sure to impress your guests.
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