Roast Leg of Lamb | Christine Cushing

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I'll show you how to roast the perfect leg of lamb and take it to new heights by adding my secret ingredient: vincotto or petimezi in Greek. It's so succulent, you'll swear it was spit roasted and not simply cooked in the oven. I stud the lamb with plenty of seasoned garlic slivers throughout, and rub with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, fresh rosemary and thyme and petimezi for a taste the whole family will love. FULL RECIPE BELOW

RECIPE: ROAST LEG OF LAMB

Ingredients:

1 boneless leg of lamb 4-5 lbs about( 1.7-2 kg)
¼ Cup Greek extra virgin olive oil (50 ml), divided
3-4 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
cracked black pepper to taste
1 Tsp sea salt (5 ml)
1 large handful each fresh rosemary and thyme leaves, chopped
1 Tbsp. Greek dried oregano (15 ml)
grated zest of 1 lemon
juice of ½ - 1 lemon, depending on size
2 tsp. petimezi (Greek grape syrup), vincotto or balsamic vinegar (10 ml)
2 lbs small whole potatoes, skin on, scrubbed well

Preheat oven to 350 D F approx.. 160 C. With convection setting on.

Prepare lamb by making small incisions about ½“ deep evenly around surface of leg. Combine the garlic in a small bowl with salt and pepper. Push garlic cloves into incisions.

In a small bowl, combine half the olive oil, lemon juice and petimezi. Whisk to blend. Place leg of lamb in a roasting pan that’s large enough to hold it along with potatoes, in a single layer. Pour olive oil mixture evenly over lamb covering on all sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper l lemon zest and the chopped herbs and dried oregano. ( Note: if using lemon zester like in video, keep the lamb roasting at 325 D F so they don’t burn )

Lay potatoes around it and drizzle on rest of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Roast lamb with potatoes, in oven for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes – 1 1/2 hours, turning up the temperature to 375 for the last 20 minutes, if it has not turned deep brown colour. Check to make sure pan is not dry every 30 minutes and add 100 ml (1/2 cup) water to gently steam and prevent scorching. Meat thermometer should read 150 D F in the thickest part of leg to cook as seen in video. Let rest and slice.

Serves 4-6

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My Mom and Yaiyia have passed away over the last few years... and most of their recipes have gone with them. Your channel has helped so much in recreating the Greek flavors I grew up with. Thank you!

Vyrrk
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I am so happy to have found your channel on YouTube, I used to watch Christine Cushing Live religiously back in 2003/2004. You are a great teacher, thanks for sharing your passion for cooking!

allanzelaya
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This was the best leg of lamb I have ever had. The meat was so tender, so flavourful, it just melted in your mouth. Thank you Christine Cushing for this great recipe. Look forward to seeing more of your exquisite recipes and videos. Cheers!

lillianamerler
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I’m so glad someone introduced me to this channel. CC has always been a great chef. I love how she doesn’t just measure and instruct. Instead her no-recipe recipes explain how to judge things and vary accordingly, depending on your taste and pantry availability. And it’s so great to see someone acknowledging the negative (quarantine) and meeting the challenge, exploring things a bit differently.

jjpp
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Thank you Christine for the Wonderful memories! Growing up we would have Roasted Leg of Lamb at least twice a month on Sundays After Church for Sunday supper! My tongue is wagging like a puppy Dogs tail 🐑

jimburns
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Followed this recipe for guests over last weekend, I made two legs at the same time and this recipe is by far the best one for roasted lamb leg ❤❤❤

dg
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I love lamb. I am Italian and we have do it exactly the same way. Our cultures are almost the same. If I can find it at my market, it's what's for dinner Sunday. Thanks for the idea.

phillyguy
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Just discovered her and I'm binge watching. She and Ina are my favorites. ❤️

sherrieberglin
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Just ordered my leg for this Easter, which will be the third time with this recipe. However this year, I will be smoking it using plum wood! Thanks again, Christine!

tomhoffman
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Thank the stars above... Just found your channel. I grew up in a wonderful Greek/ Italian neighborhood. So many memories about the fabulous food i enjoyed...and now thanks to you I am able to create some of those long lost tastes for my family!💗💖💗💖

simonthepieman
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Today there was leg of lamb at our rural market, half portion fairly fatty about 2 lbs, I bought it then searched your site guessing correctly you’d have a recipe for it. I have very little experience in roasting meat. I followed the directions, had everything on hand—oh man, it was fantastic, I ate half of it! I opted to cook it for a longer period which you clearly offered as an option, taking out the done potatoes midway. A touch lemony, a touch of sweetness, the little remaining fat was buttery, the meat was perfectly tender, I guess the stage before it falls apart. The bits of garlic were creamy and the crust delectable. It had a wonderful herby flavor, not gamey, something like carnitas. It was a very sensual carnivorous experience. Oh, and I had to add a touch of salt when it was on the plate taking your cautionary salt advice to heart. Amazing really that your instruction worked so well. Thank you!

MichaelNewberry
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~ I LoVe her mom used to cook lamb for us every Easter when we were young in Romania.

ZukiGrL
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Hello Christine. As a child, raised in an American- French home, I believe I remember having lamb maybe once a year... yes in the Spring. Though it was many years ago and I don't remember the experience. Now married to an Italian for 44 years, I'd love to try this recipe. My husband claims he never liked lamb but I hoping that using your recipe we may both have our eyes opened to a better cuisine. Thanks for the recipe! Keep well and safe!!

ritabrunetti
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Made this yesterday and was really happy with the result. Served with potato gratin, garden peas, snap peas, and roasted root veggies. Thanks for the recipe!

ianlvt
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so great, I love lamb and this way of cooking. And I specially love the way this lady explains, she is so funny. Thanks so much.

mehdichalavi
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Looks very beautiful. I am sure it taste lovely too. You way of explaining was so simple and made it sound so easy. Loved it.

hanalwala
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Wonderful and perfection from România / Canada ❤thank you, love Your receipe

mihaelamunteanu
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I saw a leg of lamb at the store yesterday. I am going back immediately to buy it and make this. Lamb and veal have always been my guilty pleasures. Haven’t made them since the 90’s.

lazybelphegore
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Too good and tempting, and I liked the caption 'Quarantine kitchen '

sandeshnarwade
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The best lamb video i've seen yet! very good. i agree fresh herbs are great for lamb. turned out amazing. i also like to rotisserie lamb.

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