Braised Lamb Leg

4 pound lamb leg, scored
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 sprig rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 cups red wine
salt and pepper

1. Stuff garlic slivers into the scored lamb leg and rub with lemon zest and juice, rosemary, oregano, sugar, and a liberal amoutn of salt and pepper. Marinade overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
3. Transfer lamb to a roasting rack in a roasting pan or on top of mixed vegetables and roast uncovered at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and pour enough wine in to the roasting pan to come up to the bottom of the lamb. Roast uncovered, basting occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 hours.

Makes 10 servings