Roast Lamb
A country inn recipe for Roast Lamb.
MediterraneanLambEasy45 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 6 lb leg of lamb
- 6 potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
- 6 clove garlic, chopped
- 6 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp. oregano 2 cups red wine salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400F. Remove excess fat from lamb, wash and dry thoroughly. Score top and bottom, rub in garlic. Rum lamb with olive oil and place in roasting pan. Squeeze lemon juice over meat, sprinkle oregano, salt and pepper. Bake for 45 minutes. Reduce heat to
- 2
325F, add wine. Continue roasting 30 minutes per pound. Baste frequently during roasting. Add potatoes during last 1½ hours. Transfer to platter for serving. Serve with Opa Okra, and a full-bodied wine like Castel Danielis or Mount Ambelos.
Tags
mediterraneanamericancountry-cooking