ROLLED LAMB LEG RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C fan/gas 9. Put the lamb skin-side down on a board, then open it out and season with salt and pepper.
• For the stuffing, crumble the feta into a bowl and mix with the rest of the stuffing ingredients and plenty of seasoning. Spread the stuffing all over the inside of the lamb, then roll it up and secure with kitchen string (see Know-how). Arrange the onions and garlic in a large roasting tin in a single layer. Halve the zested lemon used for the stuffing and add that to the tin too. Put the lamb on top, season, then roast for 20 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 170C fan/gas 5, add the wine and return to the oven for a further 40-50 minutes; once cooked, transfer the lamb to a board, cover and set aside to rest for 30 minutes. Keep the roasting tin handy.
• To make the beans, squeeze out the flesh from the garlic cloves (discarding the skins) back into the roasting tin and crush with the back of a fork, then add the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, cinnamon, oregano and butter beans. Stir well and return to the oven for 30 minutes while the lamb rests. Once the beans are ready, stir most of the fresh herbs through the sauce.
• Remove the string from the lamb and slice thickly. Serve on top of the butterbeans with the remaining dill and oregano scattered over to garnish, plus the bread and lemon wedges.

Steps:

• Process the onion in a food processor for 10 to 15 seconds and turn out into the center of a tea towel. Gather up the ends of the towel and squeeze until almost all of the juice is removed. Discard juice.
• Return the onion to the food processor and add the lamb, garlic, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper and process until it is a fine paste, approximately 1 minute. Stop the processor as needed to scrape down sides of bowl.
• To cook in the oven as a meatloaf, proceed as follows:
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Place the mixture into a loaf pan, making sure to press into the sides of the pan. Place the loaf pan into a water bath and bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until the mixture reaches 165 to 170 degrees F. Remove from the oven and drain off any fat. Place the loaf pan on a cooling rack and place a brick wrapped in aluminum foil directly on the surface of the meat and allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes and feta cheese.
• To cook on a rotisserie, proceed as follows:
• Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place on top of 2 overlapping pieces of plastic wrap that are at least 18 inches long. Roll the mixture in the plastic wrap tightly, making sure to remove any air pockets. Once the meat is completely rolled in the wrap, twist the ends of the plastic wrap until the surface of the wrap is tight. Store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight, to allow the mixture to firm up.
• Preheat the grill to high.
• Place the meat onto the rotisserie skewer. Place a double-thick piece of aluminum foil folded into a tray directly under the meat to catch any drippings. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium and continue to cook for another 20 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F. Turn off the heat and allow to continue to spin for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees. Slice and serve on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
• Place the yogurt in a tea towel, gather up the edges, suspend over a bowl, and drain for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Place the chopped cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove the liquid; discard liquid. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, salt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and mint. Serve as a sauce for gyros. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
• Yield: 1 1/2 cups