Leg of Lamb



Leg of Lamb


Ingredients

  • 1 large leg of lamb (2.5kg)
  • 6 cloves of garlic sliced
  • 4 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons of melted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of paprika

Preparation

  1. Using a knife, make a few incisions on the whole surface of the leg.
  2. Insert a piece of garlic into each incision.
  3. Rub the leg with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  4. Reduce the fennel seeds in powder and mix with salt, oregano, pepper and paprika.
  5. Rub the lamb with the spice mix.
  6. Let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  7. Prepare the basting sauce by mixing the butter, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and the spice mix.
  8. Put the leg of lamb in the oven at 350F and cover it.
  9. Baste with sauce every 1/2 hour.
  10. Cook for 2 hours.
  11. Serve with roasted potatoes.