ROAST LEG OF LAMB, GREEK STYLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Under running water, trim the outer layer of fat from the lamb and blot dry. Allow the lamb to reach room temperature and squeeze the juice from the lemons over the lamb. Slice cloves of garlic, lengthwise.
- Put salt and pepper into a small container. Cut 6 small slots into each side of the leg of lamb, about 1-inch deep. Insert garlic slivers, followed by salt and pepper, into the lamb. Lightly sprinkle top of lamb with oregano. Pour the water into a roasting pan, add lamb, and cover with foil. Roast on lowest rack of oven for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove foil, lower heat to 375 degrees and roast for 40 to 50 minutes, or until lamb reaches desired temperature. Remove and let lamb stand about 30 minutes as the lamb continues to cook.
- To test the temperature of the meat, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the leg without touching the bone. For rare lamb, the thermometer should register 140 degrees. For medium, the thermometer should register 145 degrees.
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Damika Leigh
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Arojedomoh Dennis
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out perfectly. It was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Durga Baskota
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the tangy sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Clementine Okerstrom
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the flavors were perfect. I especially loved the crispy skin. I will definitely be making this again.
Inderpal Singh
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Christiana Esch
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Arif islam babu BaBu
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the lamb and raved about the flavors. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Rick Griffin
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lamb and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out perfectly. It was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Melvin Estrada
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jasmine Akther
[email protected]This roast leg of lamb turned out absolutely delicious! The meat was tender and juicy, and the flavors were incredible. I especially loved the combination of garlic, oregano, and lemon. Will definitely be making this again.