Kleftiko lamb

Meri’s beautiful Kleftiko lamb, definitely - one of my favourite dishes. Recipe in description.

prep time
30 min
cook time
1-1/2 ~ 2hrs
serves
5 ~ 8

Ingredients
Leg of lamb (bone-in)
4-6 large potatoes
1/3 cup Greek extra virgin
8-10 cloves garlic
olive oil
1 large onion
2 lemons
Thyme
Rosemary
Salt & pepper to taste

How To
Pre-heat oven to 400*f / 200*c
Cut potatoes and Onion into pieces or wedges and place in roasting pan
Drizzle potatoes and Onion with half of the olive oil
and season
Add half the garlic to potatoes
Squeeze the juice of one lemon onto potatoes
Add half the thyme and rosemary in potatoes and mix well
Place leg of lamb over potatoes and season to taste on both sides
Add remaining garlic, rosemary and thyme over lamb
Squeeze the juice of the second lemon along with the remaining olive oil
Roast uncovered for approx. 1-1/2 to 2 hours @ 400f

Notes:
Leave squeezed lemons in pan for added aroma during roasting
Serve with a side salad or veggies