Roast Lamb with Yogurt Marinade

Roast Lamb Recipe by Wendy Viator

It was a happy day ‘round the Woodman dining table when Judi’s daughter Wendy married Ted Viator. After all, Ted’s mom Bessie, was an extraordinary cook. Although Bessie (whose maiden name was Chionopulos) grew to love the Boutchie New Year’s Rappie Pie tradition (which Wendy and Ted now host), it was said to be slightly easier for the Woodman clan to instantly fall in love with her exquisite Greek dishes, including this tried-and-true family pleaser.

Roast Lamb Ingredients

Leg of lamb, about 6 lbs.

2 cups plain Greek yogurt

4 cloves garlic, chopped

Juice from ½ lemon

1 cup loosely packed mint leaves, stems removed, and sliced

½ teaspoon cinnamon

1⁄3 teaspoon nutmeg

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

How to Make Roast Lamb with Yogurt Marinade

In a small bowl combine the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, mint, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Place the lamb fat side up in a non-reactive roasting pan, and cover with yogurt mixture. Cover pan with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.

Remove from the refrigerator at least one hour before roasting. Preheat oven to 450˚F. Roast for about 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350˚F, cooking for approximately 1½ hrs. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serves 6 to 8.

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