Greek Roast Lamb - cooking recipe

Ingredients

leg of lamb
2 cloves garlic, slivered
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 tsp. dried oregano
lemon slices and mint (for garnish)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.
Cut slits in roast and insert half of the garlic slivers.
Combine remaining garlic, oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 2 teaspoons oregano in a small saucepan.
Heat and stir until well blended.
Brush lamb with the sauce.
Sprinkle remaining spices over the meat.
Roast 30 minutes per pound, basting with the oil mixture frequently. Let rest 10 minutes before carving.
Garnish platter with lemon slices and sprigs of mint.