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Greek Cranberry-Pomegranate-Marinated Roast Leg of Lamb
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Greek Cranberry-Pomegranate-Marinated Roast Leg of Lamb

Ingredients:

1 (3 lb.) butterflied leg of lamb
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Greek oregano
6 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
2 cups Ocean Spray Cranberry-Pomegranate 100% Juice
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

Unroll lamb and trim any excess fat. Make 1-inch slits with knife all over lamb. Combine lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl and rub over all sides of lamb and into slits.

Place lamb in resealable plastic bag; add cranberry-pomegranate juice and place in 13x9inch pan. Refrigerate 4 to 24 hours, turning occasionally.

When ready to bake, heat oven to 450 F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil; place a wire rack over pan. Spray rack and pan with cooking spray. Remove lamb from marinade; discard marinade. Blot lamb dry with paper towel; brush with olive oil. Place on wire rack.

Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until internal thermometer reaches 132 F for medium rare in the thickest part.

Makes 6 servings