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Roast Leg of Lamb

About this recipe

Greeks are always pretending to be Italians. So, why can’t we sometimes be Greek? Lamb is delicious and should be eaten often. (You’re so lucky you found this site.)

Instructions

Remove all visible fat from a:

4-5 lb. lamb roast.

Make a rub by mashing together:

2-3 tbsp. chopped fresh mint,
2-3 tbsp. chopped fresh sage,
2-3 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary,
2-3 cloves fresh garlic (chopped),
2-3 tbsp. olive oil,
¼ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. black pepper.

Make two slits on each side of the roast. Salt and pepper each slit and shove in some mixture along with a chunk of garlic. Salt and pepper the outside of the roast, and rub remaining herbs on the outside as well.

Put in roasting pan (on a rack) and roast at 365°F with a meat thermometer, or barbecue using indirect heat. After about an hour (when the roast is three-quarters cooked), squeeze fresh lemon juice over top. Continue cooking to 150°F (another 20-30 minutes) and let sit a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Lamb has to be eaten hot.
The secret is mint and the lemon juice.
Add water to the bottom of your roasting pan so the fat doesn't smoke.