Arni Lemonato me Patates (Roast lemon lamb with potatoes)

 

                It is important that the herbs be generously applied to the meat to ensure a flavorful dish. Cook the meat until very tender and almost falling from the bone. There should be no trace of pink.

Serves 6

• 2 kg leg of lamb
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 15 ml fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 kg potatoes, pelled and quatered
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 60 ml olive oil
• 10 ml chopped oregano
• 10 ml fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 425F (220C).
2. Using a small sharp knife, makes small slits over the surface of the meat and insert the garlic and rosemary pieces into them ; place the lamb in a large baking dish and arrange the potatoes around it.
3. Mix the remaining ingredients together and pour over the lamb and potatoes.
4. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 375F (190C) and cook for another hour ; baste the meat occasionally and turn the potatoes halfway through the cooking time.
5. Turn the meat over and season with more salt and pepper ; return in the oven, increase the heat to 425F (220C) and cook for another 20 minutes.
6. Serve the meat and potatoes on a large platter.

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