Roast leg of lamb
Cookware & equipmentInstructions describe the base batch. Ingredient quantities adjust to your selected servings; cooking times and pan sizes may need adjustment.
- Step 1
Follow the recipe
Heat oven to 350°F. Pat lamb dry, make shallow slits and insert garlic slivers.
- Step 2
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Rub with oil, lemon, oregano, salt and pepper and place in a roasting dish with water.
- Step 3
Follow the recipe
Roast roughly 90–130 minutes, checking center reaches at least 145°F.
- Step 4
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Rest at least 3 minutes, preferably longer for carving, then slice; timing varies with shape and desired doneness. Country-specific holiday history remains under review.
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Rimmed sheet pans
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Oven mitts
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Chef’s knife
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Recipe notes & food safety
Editorial draft — cooking, timing and origin review pending. Kitchen testing: not tested. Origin review is pending; no historical attribution is claimed.
Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is pending. Review labels, allergies and household needs. Keep raw ingredients separate and follow the recipe's temperature guidance. Serving illustrations are AI-generated.