Greek Style Roast Leg of Lamb (Perfect for your Easter Table!!)

leg of lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork is more budget-friendly.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese lowers fat content, ricotta is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Rub the leg of lamb with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs.

Season generously with salt and black pepper.

Place the lamb in a roasting pan and surround it with chopped potatoes, onions, and carrots.

Pour red wine around the lamb in the pan.

Cover the pan with foil and roast for 1 hour.

Remove the foil and continue roasting for another 30-45 minutes until the lamb is golden and tender.

Baste the lamb with the pan juices every 15 minutes during the uncovered roasting.

Check the internal temperature; it should reach 60°C (140°F) for medium-rare.

Let the lamb rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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