Lazy Lady’s Leg of Lamb

Don’t you just love the name of this recipe? You’ll love the dish even more—promise! It’s so delicious, and always comes out just right, with no fuss! Serve with mint jelly or your homemade mint sauce.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

1 bone-in leg of lamb (shank removed)

1 tablespoon olive oil

¹/₂ teaspoon sea salt

¹/₂ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1. Put the olive oil in your hands and rub the oil all over the lamb.

2. Put the lamb in the slow cooker and sprinkle it all over with the salt, pepper, rosemary, mint, and garlic, rubbing the spices onto the meat.

3. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours (do not cook on High).

4. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Homemade Mint Sauce

1. On a cutting board, coarsely chop a large handful of fresh mint leaves (leaves removed from stems, washed, and dried). Put the mint in a glass container with a lid, like a Mason jar.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, and ¹/₂ teaspoon salt. Pour over the mint leaves. Secure the lid and shake the mixture vigorously.

3. Refrigerate and let sit until ready to use. It’ll keep for about a month.