ROASTED LEG OF LAMB (GYROS)
Steps:
- Finely chop up 1/2 of the garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt. Mash the garlic and salt together with the flat-side of a knife into a paste. Add the oregano and continue to mash until incorporated. Put the garlic-oregano paste in a small bowl, add the lemon juice and 1 cup of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Slice the remaining garlic into thin slivers.
- Put the lamb on a large platter, and trim any excess fat. Cut the lamb in 1/2 lengthwise so you have 2 large pieces. Make slits all over the meat with a sharp knife, and push the garlic slivers inside. Rub 1/2 of the garlic-oregano paste all over the lamb and season the meat with salt and pepper. Roll up each piece of lamb lengthwise and tie with butcher's twine to hold the roasts together. Put the lamb on a large platter and slather with the remaining garlic-oregano paste. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Wipe off the excess paste from the lamb so it won't burn in the oven. Place a large roasting pan over 2 burners on medium-high flame and coat with a fair amount of olive oil. Put the lamb roasts in the roasting pan and sear to form a nice brown crust on all sides. Transfer the pan (and lamb) to the oven and roast for 1 to 1 1/2 hours; it should be pink in the center and the internal temperature reads 130 degrees F. Allow the lamb to stand 10 minutes to let the juices settle before and slicing.
- Cut off the butcher's twine and thinly slice the lamb. Place the meat in the center of the pita breads. Top with lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and tzatziki.
- Put all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine with a fork. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.
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MD. Sumon
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The lamb was cooked to perfection, and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again!
Justin Pickard
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kisira Kizito
[email protected]This was my first time making lamb gyros, and it turned out amazing! The lamb was perfectly cooked, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again!
Biplob Tati
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the flavors were out of this world. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Rosy Stha
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The lamb is always cooked perfectly, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ahammed Hasan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!
Usman Ansari
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb is always cooked perfectly, and the flavors are amazing. I've made this several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Theresa Burch
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!
Jullien Kojo-Aboagye
[email protected]This was an amazing recipe! The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again!
Aananya kristy chetty
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb is so tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce is the perfect addition. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit.
sijanur rahman
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again!
MR MUGHAL
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always cooked perfectly, and the tzatziki sauce is the perfect complement. Five stars!
Kassim Sanogo
[email protected]This roasted leg of lamb gyros recipe was a hit at my last dinner party. The lamb was incredibly tender and juicy, and the flavors were spot-on. I highly recommend this recipe!