Roast Leg of Lamb | Christine Cushing
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- I'll show you how to roast the perfect leg of lamb and take it to new heights by adding my secret ingredient: vincotto or petimezi in Greek. It's so succulent, you'll swear it was spit roasted and not simply cooked in the oven. I stud the lamb with plenty of seasoned garlic slivers throughout, and rub with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, fresh rosemary and thyme and petimezi for a taste the whole family will love. FULL RECIPE BELOW
RECIPE: ROAST LEG OF LAMB
Ingredients:
1 boneless leg of lamb 4-5 lbs about( 1.7-2 kg)
¼ Cup Greek extra virgin olive oil (50 ml), divided
3-4 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
cracked black pepper to taste
1 Tsp sea salt (5 ml)
1 large handful each fresh rosemary and thyme leaves, chopped
1 Tbsp. Greek dried oregano (15 ml)
grated zest of 1 lemon
juice of ½ - 1 lemon, depending on size
2 tsp. petimezi (Greek grape syrup), vincotto or balsamic vinegar (10 ml)
2 lbs small whole potatoes, skin on, scrubbed well
Preheat oven to 350 D F approx.. 160 C. With convection setting on.
Prepare lamb by making small incisions about ½“ deep evenly around surface of leg. Combine the garlic in a small bowl with salt and pepper. Push garlic cloves into incisions.
In a small bowl, combine half the olive oil, lemon juice and petimezi. Whisk to blend. Place leg of lamb in a roasting pan that’s large enough to hold it along with potatoes, in a single layer. Pour olive oil mixture evenly over lamb covering on all sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper l lemon zest and the chopped herbs and dried oregano. ( Note: if using lemon zester like in video, keep the lamb roasting at 325 D F so they don’t burn )
Lay potatoes around it and drizzle on rest of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Roast lamb with potatoes, in oven for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes - 1 1/2 hours, turning up the temperature to 375 for the last 20 minutes, if it has not turned deep brown colour. Check to make sure pan is not dry every 30 minutes and add 100 ml (1/2 cup) water to gently steam and prevent scorching. Meat thermometer should read 150 D F in the thickest part of leg to cook as seen in video. Let rest and slice.
Serves 4-6
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I am so happy to have found your channel on UA-cam, I used to watch Christine Cushing Live religiously back in 2003/2004. You are a great teacher, thanks for sharing your passion for cooking!
Oh thank you so much . CClive was so much fun for all of us producing it , so glad you enjoyed watching. Welcome to my channel and we"ll be having fun here too.
This was the best leg of lamb I have ever had. The meat was so tender, so flavourful, it just melted in your mouth. Thank you Christine Cushing for this great recipe. Look forward to seeing more of your exquisite recipes and videos. Cheers!
Just ordered my leg for this Easter, which will be the third time with this recipe. However this year, I will be smoking it using plum wood! Thanks again, Christine!
Thank you Christine for the Wonderful memories! Growing up we would have Roasted Leg of Lamb at least twice a month on Sundays After Church for Sunday supper! My tongue is wagging like a puppy Dogs tail 🐑
Oh that is so funny! Thank you
My Mom and Yaiyia have passed away over the last few years... and most of their recipes have gone with them. Your channel has helped so much in recreating the Greek flavors I grew up with. Thank you!
That is so amazing to hear. Food connects us both to our own past and to others around the world. These recipes must be shared. 😀
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I’m so glad someone introduced me to this channel. CC has always been a great chef. I love how she doesn’t just measure and instruct. Instead her no-recipe recipes explain how to judge things and vary accordingly, depending on your taste and pantry availability. And it’s so great to see someone acknowledging the negative (quarantine) and meeting the challenge, exploring things a bit differently.
Thank you for your thoughts and glad you are responding to my videos. I always love to take you beyond the recipe to ask those questions and put you in charge of what to look for . There are so many variables and the recipe is just a starting point. See you in the kitchen for more..
Yes I keep my pantry stocked it's cheap to maintain and gives you the ability to make thing's be taste way better dry seasonings ,and herbs always stocked up also got to have olive oil ,flour , butter and a few fresh veggies onion and such at all times you know this way when you go fridge surfing 🌊 you can be like I have a couple chicken breast or couple chops or something else you can make something happen .
@@dmac7406 and pasta. You forgot pasta. Dried in the pantry or frozen tortellini, they are the foundation of the “what can I do tonight?” meal.
so great, I love lamb and this way of cooking. And I specially love the way this lady explains, she is so funny. Thanks so much.
"If I had a mic I'd drop it." My girl gangsta on the lamb.
I love lamb. I am Italian and we have do it exactly the same way. Our cultures are almost the same. If I can find it at my market, it's what's for dinner Sunday. Thanks for the idea.
It's so true. Greeks and Italians are soo similar. Thank you and glad you enjoyed it.
Mediterranean culture 😊 Cypriots, Croatians, Turks etc. make this way, too.
Followed this recipe for guests over last weekend, I made two legs at the same time and this recipe is by far the best one for roasted lamb leg ❤❤❤
How fantastic ! I hope you try my latest recipe of orzo with feta and spinach.
Just discovered her and I'm binge watching. She and Ina are my favorites. ❤️
Many thanks! Glad you discovered my channel !
~ I LoVe her laugh.....My mom used to cook lamb for us every Easter when we were young in Romania.
Thank you ! My laugh always gives me away. Be well !
Thank the stars above... Just found your channel. I grew up in a wonderful Greek/ Italian neighborhood. So many memories about the fabulous food i enjoyed...and now thanks to you I am able to create some of those long lost tastes for my family!💗💖💗💖
Oh so awesome ! We Greeks and Italians share many things , the foods for sure. Thank you
Oh thank you so much Christine for the lovely recipe. You made it so easy to roast lamb leg. It looks so delicious that I can't wait to try. Thanks so much.
Awesome mouthwatering thanks for the step-by-step and pointers
Wish I was there, looks so mouth watering great
Amazing! That's MY favourite and I love the way you prepare it. Thank you!
Many thanks!
Great simple recipe! Love Greek food!
Looks very beautiful. I am sure it taste lovely too. You way of explaining was so simple and made it sound so easy. Loved it.
Awesome 🌹🌹🌹! I’m cooking this for dinner tonight God willing ♥️♥️♥️!
Thank you 🙏😊!
Too good and tempting, and I liked the caption 'Quarantine kitchen '
This preparation looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure !
You are Phenomenal! Your directions are precise and easy to follow. Thank You!
Thank you ! It's my pleasure.
Thank you. You cook with passion. Hope to try this recipe soon. Happy Easter Jesus Christ is risen ~ Shalom!
Thank you !
Love you Christine! Thank you!!!
Thank you for the support !
Very good recipe. Just would request to keep the camera more on the food. It is difficult sometimes to see the actual prep.
I thought the same thing. Unhelpful camerawork.
Thank you Christine for sharing this recipe. Its is awesome.
Glad you like it!
This looks amazing, thank you!
I saw a leg of lamb at the store yesterday. I am going back immediately to buy it and make this. Lamb and veal have always been my guilty pleasures. Haven’t made them since the 90’s.
Im doing this now fir the new year. Thank you 🙏❤️
Ty! This came out AMAZING!
That is so great to hear !
That was so amazing to watch!
Made this yesterday and was really happy with the result. Served with potato gratin, garden peas, snap peas, and roasted root veggies. Thanks for the recipe!
That's fantastic ! We also love it
thanks, a lot it is really delicious.
Everything you make is great! Thank you so much for teaching us your wonderfulness! So happy I found your channel. God Bless
Much appreciation ! Please enjoy the rest of the videos and more to come.
I have subscribed your channel BECAUSE of you beautiful English. Love the way you explained and enlightened your viewers
Wow 😱 it made my mouth watery 👍 so beautiful looked so tasty .
I’m getting my leg of lamb today and making it tomorrow for Sunday dinner. I myself never made one but, there’s always a first time😁 my x makes it delicious.
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The best lamb video i've seen yet! very good. i agree fresh herbs are great for lamb. turned out amazing. i also like to rotisserie lamb.
Thank you ! Yes, it's great on the spit .
Totally drooling, last meal on earth for me. Love your presenting style (and that naughty laugh says it all) A true foodie at work xx Sending love from North Wales UK xx
Thanks so much. It is truly such a comforting dish !
After I told my sister that her turkey and casserole were bland, she challenged me to a "cook-off" this Christmas. Guess I'm winning, cause I just found the best damn recipe!!
Not that I want to place bets... but .. Thanks
Mmmmm....I miss my Momma's roasted leg of lamb and patatas with lemoni! My Yiaya made μαγειρίτσα with the rest of the lamb which I loved until I learned what was in it...I wish she had never told me 'cause I really loved it! Your leg of lamb looks scrumptious! I could smell your kitchen through the video!
Hi Christine! Such an excellent Lamb Roast, simple yet great Mediterranean classic! Love your cooking style...
Many thanks ! It’s so true : a real Mediterranean classic.
Muy buena tu receta quedo bien cocido en su interior.
Looks absolutely delicious...thank you for sharing ❤️ Merry Christmas 🎄🏡
My absolute favorite leg of lamb!!!! Bravisimo!!!!
Thank you !
Garlic, lots of it! Love the way you layered the seasoning with rosemary, it goes so well with lamb. Looks so very Delicious esp with potatoes, its my favorite dish~
Many thanks !
This is my second year using your recipe for Easter. Great tasting leg of lamb.
So fantastic ! I hope you had a great Easter
Making this today finally, I had this recipe saved for a month or so. Can't wait.
How did it go?? Hope you loved it.
Thanks for the inspiration and love your presentations. Take care, from our family in Cape Town.
Thank you so much! Stay safe in Cape Town.
Lamb is sooooo underrated, beautifully done!!!!❤
I totally agree!
Thank you so much for this recipe! It’s so easy to follow! I will try it for sure! 🙏🥰
My pleasure ! I'm sure you will love it. Thanks
@@ChristineCushing Thank you Christine! 🤗
This video is a gift that keeps on giving. Happy Easter! I am making your recipe again to celebrate and am expecting a delicious Easter dinner. Thanks much!
You are very welcome and hope you had an amazing Easter dinner !
Great cooking, my first time here. We celebrate Easter here this weekend, I have the leg of lamb and I'm gonna do what you said.
Thank you, Happy Easter 🙏❤💚💙👍
Thank you for this nice vid. Will try it next weekend. Best Regards from Bavaria!
Oh thank you and best regards back. Please let me know how it works for you.
i am so excited to find your channel on You Tube today !
Your amazing Greek cooking style is incredible and homely with love and care. Your Roast [amb and potatoes are so delicious with all different herbs/ garlic, lemon, I love Greek holidays and cuisine specially lamb Kleftico.
Thank you so much Christine, will look forward to seeing more of your recipes !
Regards !
Thank you so much! You are so welcome and I hope you saw my recent koulourakia video. Happy Easter.
Thank you neighbor for your mentioning locoumy Turkish delight , too much love and congrats
that looks good i will try it this weekend
Great! Greek roasting leg of lamb Ihave never seen before. I can feel the taste by seeing your proper lighting video. So professional.
Many thanks ! It is delicious
I made it this evening for tomoraw It looks just like yours Thanks for your kind thought of sharing this wonderful recipe Hpy Easter 😘
Love you recipe of roast lamb
Many thanks!
Thankyou Christine , love the lamb & your other recipe for lemon ' spuds' . ! Inspired me for the weekend ~ thankyou xx
My pleasure !
With the lemon zest!! This is elegant in its simplicity. Following NOW!
Thanks for the follow. Hope you saw
My latest 2 we videos.
Thanks for the great advice on cooking a perfect roast lamb,....."I'm so hungry now"
I have a tendency of doing that. Thank you
Very toasty recipe. Most all I like your enthusiasm whilst cooking. 👍😀
Thanks ! I do love cooking for sure
Thanks Christine. I appreciate you
You are so welcome
I just stumbled onto your recipe this Orthodox Easter morning as it's Easter Sunday here in my hometown, the tiny island of Cyprus.
It's in the oven cooking now and I can't wait to see the family's reaction. It looks great! Will definitely try some more of your recipes now I've found you. Thank you and
Happy Easter 🐣
Καλή Ανάσταση ! Thank you
Your cooking recipes and ingenuity are amazing
Thanks so much !
Wow!!! What a treat!! Thank you.
My pleasure !
Lovely
Proper home cooked food thanks 😊
Most welcome 😊
Wow!!! Wonderful recipe.
Thank you !
Wow! Looks so delicious!! 😋
Many thanks
Prepped this for today…cannot wait 😊
Fabulous!!!!!
it's a favourite for sure ! Thank you
Thanks for the recipe idea. I just got back from Athens, Greece and took a cooking class there and your recipe is very similar!
Hello Christine. As a child, raised in an American- French home, I believe I remember having lamb maybe once a year... yes in the Spring. Though it was many years ago and I don't remember the experience. Now married to an Italian for 44 years , I'd love to try this recipe. My husband claims he never liked lamb but I hoping that using your recipe we may both have our eyes opened to a better cuisine. Thanks for the recipe! Keep well and safe!!
Lamb can definitely be intense and too rich for some people. For this type of preparation , where you aren't braising with strong spices/ wines etc. the type of lamb you buy is the biggest factor. Try to find a butcher that has local lamb and the leg shouldn't be any bigger than 2 KG 4.5 lbs max. I hope you try it. Thank you
@@ChristineCushing Thank you for your response. Here in Rhode Island, USA, we have plenty of farms. Now I'll have to search for the best cut.
Love you love you cooking 😍
Thanks so much !
I’m from Cyprus and I told the wife that I was going to cook roast lamb today. I have followed your recipe, many thanks.
So amazing. So glad you liked it.
So delicious! Thank you!
Glad you liked it !
excellent, love it
Thank you !
I no longer enjoy food per se, but you had me drooling!!! Even having finished a rib eye steak for dinner which was shared with my miniature poodle! Thank you Christine!!! Newbie joined up here! Love your no nonsense style!
Thank you for joining me in the kitchen !
Bravo Christine! Show the world how to make leg of lamb! Greeks rule with lamb!
Many thanks!
I have never been to Greece but many times to Cyprus, both before and after the wretchedly sad occupation of the north. I fell in love with the monasteries and kindly monks, developed a passion for the holy icons and learnt to make koupepkia (stuffed vine leaves) among other things when I helped prepare 3,000 of them for my friend's wedding. Your recipes bring back so much joy from those memories, but also the heady scents of the wild herbs and lemon blossom and jasmin. My friend's mother, Panayiota, did not have an oven - this was the case with most families at the time, and her tray of lamb for roasting would be carried to the local baker, who would put it in his wood-fired oven to cook for hours after the bread had been taken out. I've never tasted anything so good either before or since. One dish I recall and which I wonder whether you might feature, is Pork Aphelia - pork cooked with, I believe, red wine and coriander seed. It's another glorious Greek triumph! God bless you and your family at this very difficult time.
That looks mouth wateringly delicious! I will definitely try it in the first opportunity, but thinking of slow cooking it in a bbq smoker , thank you for this great recipe!
Slow cooking in the smoker would also be really great !
Yum, doing lamb for Easter. Hope in turns out good
Today there was leg of lamb at our rural market, half portion fairly fatty about 2 lbs, I bought it then searched your site guessing correctly you’d have a recipe for it. I have very little experience in roasting meat. I followed the directions, had everything on hand-oh man, it was fantastic, I ate half of it! I opted to cook it for a longer period which you clearly offered as an option, taking out the done potatoes midway. A touch lemony, a touch of sweetness, the little remaining fat was buttery, the meat was perfectly tender, I guess the stage before it falls apart. The bits of garlic were creamy and the crust delectable. It had a wonderful herby flavor, not gamey, something like carnitas. It was a very sensual carnivorous experience. Oh, and I had to add a touch of salt when it was on the plate taking your cautionary salt advice to heart. Amazing really that your instruction worked so well. Thank you!
Thank you for your thorough recount of how you approached the roast and what you liked about it. I’m so glad that having little experience you chose a quality piece of lamb and then followed my advice. See you back in the kitchen
@@ChristineCushing Thank you Christine, during this horrible time, your cooking advice gives us optimism and hope, and something we can do now to feel uplifted.
I do that jamming of garlic trick for all my large pieces of meat. However, watching this, I realized I should season said garlic. Thanks for the tip!
Wow job well done My Dear it look so perfect from the beginning till the end..I’m gonna take this way of cooking to share it done to all my kids..God Bless and keep them good Cooking recipes post up all days..God Bless.
Looks yummy..👍
Wow so delicious I love it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
It is so insanely good. ! Thank you
So yummy. Thanks a lot.
My pleasure !
Coming over for dinner this will do 😂
I think I am going to make this for Christmas dinner this year. Thank you!!
That is great ! It’s going to be a great one. Thank you
Thank u. Nice
very good ideas my christmas
Hi Christine....oh my but that looks soooooo good. Betcha my lamb hating family might even try this. Gonna make it soon. Thank you!!!!
Oh yes, especially if you find lamb like this. They will love it. Thank you
Looks tasty ill try it soon 😋
Beautiful!
Many thanks.