Ingredients

Preparation

Pour the oil into a bowl, add the peeled and pressed garlic cloves, the thyme leaves and two turns of the pepper mill. Place the leg of lamb in a large oven dish and brush it with olive oil. Peel the onions, cut them into slices and arrange them around the lamb, pour the rest of the scented oil over them. Put it in your wood-fired oven at a temperature of 180°C, for 35-45 minutes for a pink cooking. Season at the end of cooking.

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Roasted Leg of Lamb with Olive Oil in a Wood Oven or BBQ

Name: Roasted Leg of Lamb with Olive Oil in a Wood Oven or BBQ
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 kg leg of lamb; 3 onions; 2 cloves of garlic; 3 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 sprig of thyme

Preparation: 15 min

Cooking: 45 min

Servings: 4

This roasted leg of lamb with olive oil is simple to prepare and sublime in flavor. The cooking in a wood-fired oven gives it a perfect crust while keeping the inside juicy. Perfect for family meals or with friends, it pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables. This comforting dish is a staple of Sunday meals.