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Slow-Cooked Leg of Lamb with Mint & Cumin

Slow-Cooked Leg of Lamb with Cumin, Mint, and Cilantro

A French Languedoc Syrah pairs nicely with the Moroccan spices in this slow-cooked leg of lamb. 

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Slow-Cooked Leg of Lamb
Author adapted from "Ottolenghi Simple" Yotam Ottolenghi

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, to get 1 tablespoon zest and 1/4 cup juice
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1-1/4 cups mint leaves
  • 3/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 4-1/2 lbs. boneless leg of lamb
  • 1 celery root, peeled and cut into 1 inch wedges
  • 5 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch size pieces
  • 2 heads garlic, top 1/2 inch sliced off

Instructions

  1. Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, spices, herbs, and olive oil in a mini food processor. Add 1-1/2 teaspoon of salt and a good amount of freshly ground black pepper. Process on and off until a rough paste forms, set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, place the leg of lamb and poke the meat all over about 3 times with a small sharp knife. Rub and massage the spice paste all over the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

  3. The next day, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

  4. In a 12" X 16" X 2" baking dish, transfer the lamb with the marinade. Cover the dish tightly with foil and roast for one hour.

  5. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Add the celery root, carrots, and garlic to the baking dish. Contunue to roast for 4 hours, basting the meat and vegetables every hour.

  6. Remove the foil and cook for another 30 minutes, or until lamb is browned and falling apart.