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4.17 from 6 votes

Braised Leg of Lamb

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 632kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • pound boneless leg of lamb
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 4 cups dry red wine
  • 3 lemons zested and juiced. (approximately 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest) Reserve the rinds for the pot.
  • 2 bay leaves
  • fresh oregano for garnish if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325-degrees.
  • Season the lamb all over with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
  • Add the oil to a large Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the lamb very well on all sides until deep brown in color.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the wine, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, and bay leaves to the pot with the leg of lamb.
  • Add the cover to the Dutch oven and cook in the preheated oven for 4 hours, or until a meat thermometer reaches your desired doneness. Don't forget to account for carry-over cooking so plan accordingly and remove the lamb from the oven when the instant-read thermometer reaches 135-140-degrees if you prefer medium-rare lamb.
  • If needed, carefully snip and remove the string webbing from around the lamb.
  • Add the remaining lemon juice over the lamb and remove the bay leaves from the pot.
  • Remove the lamb to a carving platter. Cover the roast with foil and allow the meat to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  • Garnish with fresh oregano (if desired) and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 1727mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g