Roasted Leg of Lamb – Dish Journal

🧄 Ingredients:

• 1 leg of lamb (about 2–2.5 kg / 4.5–5.5 lb)
• 3–4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup lamb or vegetable stock (optional, for moisture)

🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Prepare the lamb: Make small cuts all over the meat. Insert garlic slices and rosemary into each cut.
3. Season: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the lamb.
4. Roast: Place the lamb in a roasting pan. Pour stock around the base if using. Roast for about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on how well done you like it.
5. Rest: Let the lamb rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing.

🍷 Serving Ideas:

• Mint sauce or jelly
• Roasted potatoes
• Steamed green beans or carrots
• A glass of red wine like Merlot or Shiraz