Instant Pot Greek Leg of Lamb

Name: Instant Pot Greek Leg of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4-5 lb boneless leg of lamb roast; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; salt and pepper; juice of 2 lemons; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 sprigs fresh oregano; 1 cup white wine or chicken broth; 4-5 large potatoes, cut into eighths

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Instant Pot Leg of Lamb gives you the best of both worlds-fork tender lamb in half the time of traditional recipes. This Greek style recipe is flavored with oregano and lemon, and is the perfect main course to serve alongside Greek Roasted Potatoes.

leg of lamb on white platter with potatoes

You may have noticed here on the blog that I have a slight obsession with Greek food. Recently I was perusing a used bookstore and found a Greek recipe book from the 1950s written by a Ladies Society from the Greek Orthodox church in Charleston, SC.

This Greek Leg of Lamb with Potatoes was the first recipe I tried from it, but I adapted it for the Instant Pot to make it even faster!

This lamb turns out fork-tender and perfectly seasoned the Greek way-full of oregano, lemon, and garlic!

A lamb leg roast is usually slow roasted in the oven over many hours, making it perfect for adapting for pressure cooking.

Ingredients

You don't need a ton of ingredients for this recipe, everything is pretty basic.

olive oil
4-5 lb boneless leg of lamb roast
minced garlic
2 lemons
oregano
white wine or chicken broth
potatoes
salt and ground black pepper

Step by step

The lamb is seared on all sides in Sauté mode to lock in the juices, then removed from the Instant Pot.
White wine (or chicken broth) deglazes the bottom of the pot and creates a lovely flavor to the pan juices.
Potatoes are added to the bottom of the pan if desired, and the lamb is placed on top.
Add the seasonings, close the lid, and cook under pressure for about 90 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release before serving.

The result is fork-tender lamb in about half the time as normal!

greek leg of lamb on white platter with potatoes

Variations

add in onion slices
experiment with adding other fresh herbs such as thyme, bay leaves, or fresh rosemary

FAQs

Can I use a bone-in leg of lamb?

Yes, because we are using the pressure cooker, there is no adjustment to the recipe if your roast is leg in instead of boneless.

Can I skip searing the lamb?

I highly recommend you sear the lamb before pressure cooking. Skipping this step will affect the juiciness of the finished lamb.

What side dishes should I serve with leg of lamb?

Roasted potatoes and green beans are my favorite side for lamb but root vegetables like carrots are also wonderful. You could also pair this with a Greek salad, roasted cauliflower, or get creative with leftovers and serve them up gyro-style on pita bread with homemade tzatziki sauce!

Can I make leg of lamb without the Instant Pot?

Yes! Try this slow cooker leg of lamb recipe for an easy alternative.

If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!