Epic Mountain BBQ: Grandma Serves Juicy Lamb Leg at the Family Table

lamb leg

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and pork is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, and vinegar is cheaper.

garlic

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: onion

Shallots provide a milder flavor, while onions are less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Pat the lamb leg dry with paper towels.

Rub the lamb leg with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Make small incisions in the lamb and insert garlic cloves.

Sprinkle rosemary, thyme, and cumin over the lamb.

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

Pour lemon juice and red wine over the vegetables.

Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast for 1 hour.

Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30-45 minutes until golden brown.

Baste the lamb with its juices every 15 minutes during the last phase.

Check the internal temperature; it should reach 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.

Let the lamb rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

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