Few dishes command a table quite like a slow-roasted leg of lamb, and this Greek-inspired version delivers every bit of that drama. Garlic slivers are pressed deep into the meat before it gets blanketed in a fragrant paste of olive oil, fresh lemon, oregano, rosemary, thyme, turmeric, and ginger — flavors that are bold, bright, and unmistakably Mediterranean. An overnight marinade means the herbs and citrus have hours to work their way into every fiber, so by the time the lamb hits the oven, the hard work is already done. A long, covered roast in bone broth keeps the meat impossibly tender, and then a final blast of high heat caramelizes the surface into something deeply golden and irresistible. The whole ingredient list is naturally free of grains and cereals, so there's nothing to swap out or second-guess — just honest, whole-food cooking from start to finish. Resting the lamb before carving lets the juices redistribute, and spooning those fragrant pan drippings back over the slices is the kind of finishing move that makes guests think you've been cooking Greek food your whole life.
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1 bone-in leg of lamb (about 5–6 lb), trimmed of excess fat
6 cloves garlic, peeled and cut into thin slivers
For the herb paste
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground ginger
1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
For roasting
1 cup bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
½ cup water
1 large lemon, sliced into rounds
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
For serving
fresh parsley, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped oregano, chopped rosemary, thyme, turmeric, ginger, and sea salt. Stir until a cohesive paste forms.
2
Using a small sharp knife, cut 12–15 slits about 1 inch deep all over the surface of the lamb. Press a garlic sliver into each slit, pushing it in as far as it will go.
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