Roasted Leg Of Lamb European Style

on Mar 31, 2023, Updated Feb 25, 2024

Why You’ll Love Roasted Leg of Lamb

The oven does most of the work in this recipe. After massaging an aromatic blend of spices into the meat, 🧄 garlic cloves are nestled in before slow-roasting in the oven. The result is a fall-apart-tender leg of lamb that gives the most delicious juices. The best part? I’ve roasted the potatoes in the same pan as the Roasted Leg of Lamb, so they can absorb all of that deliciousness. It’s the perfect feast to serve a crowd.

How to Prepare Roasted Leg of Lamb

🌙 Start by soaking or marinating the lamb overnight. 🔥 The next day, pat the lamb completely dry and preheat the oven to 400F. 🧄 Place the lamb in a big baking dish with a wire rack on the bottom skin side up. Using a small sharp knife, score the lamb on top and press in a piece of slivered garlic into each insert. 🥣 Then, mix together salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and olive oil until you have a paste. Next, massage the spice paste onto the lamb. 🧅 Add onion, unpeeled garlic cloves, rosemary, water and wine to the bottom of the baking dish. ⏲ Cover the lamb with parchment paper and foil. Roast for 40 minutes.
🌡Now, reduce the heat to 350F and continue to cook it until the meat is falling off the bone. 🍋 Meanwhile, prep the potatoes by mixing them with olive oil, salt to taste and lemon juice. 🥔 After the meat has cooked halfway, remove the foil and baste the meat with the pan juices and then pour the seasoned potatoes into the bottom of the baking dish. 🍽 When the Roasted Leg of Lamb and potatoes are done, allow them to rest for 15 to 20 minutes so that the juices can redistribute. Serve and enjoy!