Mediterranean Roast Lamb

Mediterranean Roast Lamb 

  

      Ingredients

 1 (4-pound) leg of lamb

 2 cloves garlic, peeled, halved

 1 teaspoon sea salt

 Black pepper, to taste

 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

 3 tablespoons butter, melted

 1 medium onion, finely chopped

 1 cup dry white wine

 1/2 cup water

 18 small white potatoes

 1/4 cup olive oil     

                       

                                 

 Directions

 1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

 2. Make 4 small slits in lamb; insert garlic into slits. 

Season lamb to coat with salt and pepper. 

 3. Combine lemon juice and butter in a small bowl; 

brush liberally over lamb to coat.

 4. Place lamb in a roasting pan; add onion, wine, 

and water. Cover and bake 2 hours.

 5. Remove lamb from oven; increase heat to 375°F. 

Toss potatoes in oil; add to roasting pan. Bake until 

lamb is cooked through, an additional 60 to 90 minutes, 

basting with pan juices every 15 minutes.