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You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head garlic, cloves peeled, Kosher salt, 2 bunches fresh oregano, leaves finely chopped, 1 lemon, juiced, and more.

Is Roasted Leg of Lamb (Gyros) suitable as meat & poultry?

Yes, Roasted Leg of Lamb (Gyros) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roasted Leg of Lamb (Gyros) Recipe

Name: Roasted Leg of Lamb (Gyros)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head garlic, cloves peeled; Kosher salt; 2 bunches fresh oregano, leaves finely chopped; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for searing; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 butterflied leg of lamb, about 4 pounds; 10 large Pita bread; 1 head butter lettuce; 5 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped; Tzatziki, recipe follows

Roasted Leg of Lamb (Gyros)

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1094 kcal · Meat & Poultry

1
Finely chop up 1/2 of the garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt.
2
Mash the garlic and salt together with the flat-side of a knife into a paste.
3
Add the oregano and continue to mash until incorporated.
4
Put the garlic-oregano paste in a small bowl, add the lemon juice and 1 cup of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
5
Slice the remaining garlic into thin slivers.
6
Put the lamb on a large platter, and trim any excess fat.
7
Cut the lamb in 1/2 lengthwise so you have 2 large pieces.
8
Make slits all over the meat with a sharp knife, and push the garlic slivers inside.
9
Rub 1/2 of the garlic-oregano paste all over the lamb and season the meat with salt and pepper.
10
Roll up each piece of lamb lengthwise and tie with butcher's twine to hold the roasts together.
11
Put the lamb on a large platter and slather with the remaining garlic-oregano paste.
12
Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
13
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
14
Wipe off the excess paste from the lamb so it won't burn in the oven.
15
Place a large roasting pan over 2 burners on medium-high flame and coat with a fair amount of olive oil.
16
Put the lamb roasts in the roasting pan and sear to form a nice brown crust on all sides.
17
Transfer the pan (and lamb) to the oven and roast for 1 to 1 1/2 hours; it should be pink in the center and the internal temperature reads 130 degrees F. Allow the lamb to stand 10 minutes to let the juices settle before and slicing.
18
Cut off the butcher's twine and thinly slice the lamb.
19
Place the meat in the center of the pita breads.
20
Top with lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and tzatziki.
21
3 cups plain yogurt
22
1 lemon, juiced
23
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded and diced
24
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
25
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
26
Put all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine with a fork.
27
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.

Roasted Leg of Lamb (Gyros)

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