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Mediterranean-Style Leg of Lamb with Potatoes (Easy One-Pan Roast!)

This roasted leg of lamb with potatoes is a classic Mediterranean dinner thatโ€™s tender, juicy, and packed with garlic, herbs, olive oil, and bright lemon flavor. Itโ€™s the kind of impressive roast thatโ€™s surprisingly simple to make at home.

Cook the lamb until perfectly pink insideโ€”or slow roast it until fall-apart tenderโ€”then serve with golden potatoes roasted right in the same pan for maximum flavor. ([The Mediterranean Dish][1])

Whether youโ€™re planning a weekend dinner, holiday meal, or Mediterranean diet recipe night, this easy leg of lamb is always a showstopper.

Recipe:
โ–ข1 4 to 5 pound leg of lamb, bone-in, fat trimmed
โ–ขSalt and pepper
โ–ขExtra virgin olive oil
โ–ข5 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced; more for later
โ–ข2 cups water
โ–ข8 gold potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
โ–ข1 yellow onion, peeled and cut into wedges
โ–ข1 teaspoon paprika, more for later
โ–ข1 teaspoon all-natural garlic powder
โ–ขFresh parsley for garnish, optional

For the rub:
โ–ข15 garlic cloves, peeled
โ–ข2 tablespoons dried oregano
โ–ข2 tablespoons dried mint flakes
โ–ข1 tablespoons paprika
โ–ข1/2 tablespoons nutmeg
โ–ข1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
โ–ข2 lemons, juice of

For Medium Roasted Leg of Lamb
1. Bring to room temp
Let the lamb sit out for about 1 hour. Meanwhile, make the rub.
2. Prep the lamb
Pat dry, cut small slits, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Broil to sear
Broil 5โ€“7 minutes per side until browned. Reduce oven to 325ยฐF.
4. Add garlic + rub
Insert garlic into slits, coat with seasoning, and place on a rack in a roasting pan with 2 cups water underneath.
5. Add potatoes + onions
Season and arrange around the lamb.
6. Roast covered
Tent with foil and roast 1 hour.
7. Finish uncovered
Roast another 15โ€“20 minutes until internal temp reaches 125ยฐF.
8. Rest before slicing
Let rest 15โ€“20 minutes before serving.

For Fall-Apart Slow Roasted Lamb
1. Season lamb as directed above
2. Roast covered
Cook at 325ยฐF for 4โ€“4ยฝ hours
3. Add potatoes + onions
Return to oven covered for 1โ€“1ยฝ hours
4. Finish uncovered
Roast another 15โ€“20 minutes
5. Rest before serving
Rest about 15 minutes (target temp 175ยฐF+)

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  1. @TheMediterraneanDish

    Recipe:
    โ–ข1 4 to 5 pound leg of lamb, bone-in, fat trimmed
    โ–ขSalt and pepper
    โ–ขExtra virgin olive oil
    โ–ข5 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced; more for later
    โ–ข2 cups water
    โ–ข8 gold potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
    โ–ข1 yellow onion, peeled and cut into wedges
    โ–ข1 teaspoon paprika, more for later
    โ–ข1 teaspoon all-natural garlic powder
    โ–ขFresh parsley for garnish, optional

    For the rub:
    โ–ข15 garlic cloves, peeled
    โ–ข2 tablespoons dried oregano
    โ–ข2 tablespoons dried mint flakes
    โ–ข1 tablespoons paprika
    โ–ข1/2 tablespoons nutmeg
    โ–ข1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
    โ–ข2 lemons, juice of

    For Medium Roasted Leg of Lamb
    1. Bring to room temp
    Let the lamb sit out for about 1 hour. Meanwhile, make the rub.
    2. Prep the lamb
    Pat dry, cut small slits, and season with salt and pepper.
    3. Broil to sear
    Broil 5โ€“7 minutes per side until browned. Reduce oven to 325ยฐF.
    4. Add garlic + rub
    Insert garlic into slits, coat with seasoning, and place on a rack in a roasting pan with 2 cups water underneath.
    5. Add potatoes + onions
    Season and arrange around the lamb.
    6. Roast covered
    Tent with foil and roast 1 hour.
    7. Finish uncovered
    Roast another 15โ€“20 minutes until internal temp reaches 125ยฐF.
    8. Rest before slicing
    Let rest 15โ€“20 minutes before serving.

    For Fall-Apart Slow Roasted Lamb
    1. Season lamb as directed above
    2. Roast covered
    Cook at 325ยฐF for 4โ€“4ยฝ hours
    3. Add potatoes + onions
    Return to oven covered for 1โ€“1ยฝ hours
    4. Finish uncovered
    Roast another 15โ€“20 minutes
    5. Rest before serving
    Rest about 15 minutes (target temp 175ยฐF+)

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