1 | Leg of lamb |
10 | Gralic cloves |
1 | Whole head of garlic (halved) |
1 | Onion (halved) |
10ml | Dried oregano |
250ml | Greek salad dressing |
250ml | Chicken stock or water |
30g | Thyme |
Olive oil for drizzling | |
Salt and ground pepper | |
Juice of 4 big lemons |
Luscious Leg of Lamb
Celebrate the season with this tender, slow-cooked lamb, infused with garlic and oregano. Simmered in a flavourful broth, it’s the perfect centrepiece for your holiday feast!
1 | Preheat the oven to 140°C. |
2 | Pierce the lamb on the fatty side and insert cloves of garlic into each incision, spaced about 5 cm apart. |
3 | Drizzle the lamb with a little olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. |
4 | Heat a large, ovenproof casserole pan and brown the lamb on all sides. |
5 | Add the halved garlic, onion, dried oregano, Greek salad dressing, stock or water, lemon juice, and thyme to the pan. Cover with a lid. |
6 | Place the casserole in the oven and allow the lamb to slow cook for 4-5 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone. |