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Slow Cooked Greek Leg of Lamb

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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6 servings

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Easy

Slow Cooked Greek Leg of Lamb
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Total Time: more than 2 hours

Cooking Technique: Sauté, Slow Cook

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb leg of lamb
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano
  • 4 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb pearl onions or shallots

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Rinse the lamb with cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper and using your hands rub seasoning all over the lamb to coat it well.
  2. Select SAUTE – High – 30 minutes and press START.
  3. When preheated, add 2 tbsp of oil to the inner pot, and sear the lamb on all sides for about 5 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer the lamb to a plate and set aside.
  5. Press CANCEL.
  6. In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, garlic, rosemary, oregano, thyme, paprika and lemon juice.
  7. Pour the herb mixture over the lamb and rub it all over to coat it. You can use your hands or a spoon if you prefer.
  8. Add the chicken broth and onions to the pot and place the lamb on top of the onions.
  9. Secure the lid on the pot and set the pressure release to VENT.
  10. Select SLOW COOK – High, set time for 6 hours and press START.
  11. Once cooking time is complete, open the lid and transfer the lamb to a serving platter. Using a slotted spoon, scoop out the onions and place them around the lamb. Tent with foil until ready to serve.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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