Slow Cooked Lamb Leg with Mint and Lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Rub the mixture all over the lamb leg, ensuring it is evenly coated.

4. 4

   Place the lamb leg in a roasting pan.

5. 5

   Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the lamb and place the lemon halves in the pan.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the fresh mint over the lamb.

7. 7

   Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.

8. 8

   Place the pan in the preheated oven and cook for 4-5 hours, or until the lamb is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

9. 9

   Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the lamb to brown.

10. 10

    Once cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

11. 11

    Serve the lamb with the pan juices and garnish with additional fresh mint if desired.