Leg of lamb roasted with rosemary and wine 

15 minutes preparation

2 hours and 20 minutes cooking time

1 hour resting time

Total time: 3 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

(Serves 6) 

  • 2 large lamb legs (approximately 3 kg total)
  • 2 bunches of fresh rosemary (available in bunches or pots at supermarkets and plant nurseries)
  • 3 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
  • Salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 250 ml red, dry wine, preferably Xinomavro
  • 400 ml vegetable broth (or 200 ml carrot juice with 100 ml water and 2 tablespoons mustard)

Instructions 

1. To prepare the lamb with rosemary and wine, start by making small incisions in the lamb legs with a knife and inserting the garlic cloves. This will enhance the flavor of the lamb without burning the garlic during roasting.

2. Season the lamb generously with salt and freshly...

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