Ouma’s Greek Lamb

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A unique lamb roasted with garlic and rosemary. A must for any family event. Serve with mint sauce/jelly.

Ready in: 3 hours 5 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (3 pound) boneless leg of lamb
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 2 hours 30 mins | Extra time: 15 mins, resting

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Mash together the garlic, rosemary, and butter in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.

3. Use a sharp paring knife to make several incisions into the lamb leg. Stuff the holes with the garlic butter. Tie up the lamb leg with kitchen twine if you have it, then rub with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Place into a small baking dish.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, then reduce heat to 325 degrees F. Continue roasting until a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours more. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.