Few centerpiece roasts deliver the kind of deep, herb-scented drama that a slow-roasted leg of lamb does, and this Greek-inspired version is genuinely hard to beat. Garlic slivers are pressed directly into the meat before a fragrant paste of olive oil, lemon, oregano, rosemary, thyme, turmeric, and ginger gets rubbed into every crevice — the overnight marinade does serious flavor work while you sleep. The long, covered roast at low heat keeps the meat incredibly tender and juicy, while a final blast of high heat caramelizes the surface into something deeply golden and irresistible. Lemon rounds and rosemary sprigs line the roasting pan, and bone broth adds richness to the pan juices that you'll absolutely want to spoon over every slice. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from peanuts or peanut-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution anxiety involved — just honest, whole-food cooking. Finished with fresh parsley and bright lemon wedges, this is the kind of showstopper that looks like it took professional skill but really just rewards patience.
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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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