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Boned Stuffed Leg of Lamb

Boned Stuffed Leg of Lamb

Equipment

  • Good-sized needle and string.

Ingredients

  • 1 leg of lamb boned, and butterflied
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pkgs frozen chopped spinach defrosted and drained
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped fine
  • 1 medium onion chopped fine
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp basil
  • 2 Tbsp oregano
  • 4 Tbsp dried dill
  • 1 cup flavored bread crumbs
  • ½ lb Feta cheese crumbled
  • white wine optional, to taste

Instructions

  • Salt and pepper the lamb. Using the needle and strong string, sew up the lamb into a pocket, leaving a 4 inch opening for stuffing
  • Prepare the stuffing: Combine all the other ingredients except the dill. If mixture is too dry, add a bit of white wine, but keep the mixture stiff.
  • Stuff the lamb. Sew up the pocket securely. The lamb should be in a cylinder, securely sewn up.
  • Liberally cover the lamb with salt, pepper and dill.
  • Cooking: Place on roasting rack and cook at 350F until internal temperature is 120F (this will be medium; cook 10 minutes longer if you like your lamb medium-well done)
  • Alternatively, cook on a rotisserie over barbecue, or in oven until desired doneness.
  • Serve with oven browned potatoes and a full-bodied red wine.
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