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Slow Roasted Leg Of Lamb

Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb for a Flavorful Greek Feast

This Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb is a tender and flavorful dish perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lamb
  • 1 leg Leg of Lamb Bone-in or boneless
  • 10 cloves Garlic Cloves Whole
  • 4 stalks Spring Onions Minced tips and remaining for roasting
  • 1 large Onion Thick slices
  • 1/2 cup Fennel Fronds Minced and whole
For the Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil For coating
  • 1 cup White Wine For marinating
  • 2 tablespoons Dry Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Pepper

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan
  • Oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the leg of lamb dry with paper towels and make deep incisions.
  2. Combine minced spring onion tips with salt, pepper, and fennel fronds and stuff into the incisions with garlic.
  3. Preheat oven to 230°C (445°F) and arrange spring onions, onion slices, and fennel fronds in the roasting pan.
  4. Place the seasoned lamb on top and drizzle with olive oil and seasonings, marinating for 1 hour.
  5. Roast at 140°C (285°F) for 2.5 to 3 hours after an initial 15 minutes at high temperature.
  6. Let the lamb rest for 30 minutes before slicing and serving with traditional Greek sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for festive gatherings and pairs beautifully with Greek sides like Tzatziki and lemon potatoes.

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