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Greek Style Roast Lamb Leg

Cultural Context

Roast lamb is a traditional dish in Greece, often served during festive occasions like Easter. The preparation highlights the Mediterranean flavors of olive oil, herbs, and citrus, celebrating the region's rich agricultural heritage. This dish has gained popularity worldwide, with many variations adapting to local tastes.

GreekGRmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 leg lamb
3 tablespoons garlic paste
2 tablespoons oregano
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

lamb leg

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner and pork shoulder is more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes are healthier, while rice is often cheaper.

1

Make cuts in the lamb leg with a sharp knife.

2

Mix garlic paste, oregano, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and oil in a bowl.

3

Marinate the lamb leg with the mixture for a few hours or overnight.

4

Put the marinated lamb leg in the oven for 2 hours or until properly done.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingroasting

Equipment Needed

roasting panmeat thermometeraluminum foil

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Greek Roast LambOven-Roasted Lamb

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