SLOW-COOKED LAMB WITH LEMON AND OREGANO

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Recipe adapted from "Food From Many Greek Kitchens," by Tessa Kiros. Copyright 2011 by Tessa Kiros. Used with permission of Andrews McMeel Publishing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 4h50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (from 6 to 7 lemons)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 heaping tablespoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups water
1 leg of lamb (about 4 pounds)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into big chunks

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, oil, oregano, and water in a large nonreactive baking dish. Rub lamb all over with salt and pepper, and place in marinade, turning to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 24 hours, turning once or twice.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Transfer lamb and marinade to a roasting pan. Cover lamb with parchment, and cover pan tightly with heavy foil. Roast 1 hour, then flip lamb. Cover again, and reduce heat to 300 degrees. Roast lamb 2 hours.
  • Flip lamb gently, since it will be very tender. Add potatoes to pan, and sprinkle with a little salt. Cover, and roast 1 hour. Raise heat to 400 degrees. Uncover, and roast until potatoes are golden around edges, 15 to 20 minutes.

wahida 2512
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Ellen Hull
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I'm going to make this dish for my next dinner party. I can't wait to see what my friends think of it.


Maruf Hosen
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I would love to try this recipe with different cuts of lamb. I think it would be great with lamb chops or lamb shoulder.


Sk Mahfuz sk
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend experimenting with different herbs and spices to find the perfect flavor combination for your taste.


Nusaiba Borsha
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The oregano was a bit overpowering. I would recommend using less next time.


Radiant Shahanur
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon next time.


chef hamster
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I found that the cooking time was too long. The lamb was overcooked.


Maleesha Dewmini
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The lamb was a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Gaga Oqropilashvili
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away.


INOXENT BACHA
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Abdullah Yasin
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I wasn't sure how the lemon and oregano would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors complemented each other perfectly.


Subi gaming
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This is my new favorite lamb recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Mastar Hayat
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


soso mohd
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This slow-cooked lamb dish was a hit with my family! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the lemon and oregano added a delicious flavor.