Can I use fresh oregano?

Yes, to substitute fresh oregano simply double the amount. You can also experiment with other fresh herbs such as fresh rosemary or fresh thyme in this recipe.

What kind of wine should I use?

Choose a white wine with high acidity such as a Sauvignon Blanc or Pino Grigio. Do not use cooking wines for this recipe.

Can I use boneless leg of lamb?

Yes, you can use boneless without any adjustment to the cooking time.

Can I use a lamb shank?

Lamb shank is similar to leg of lamb but a little tougher cut of meat as it comes from the lower leg and leg of lamb is cut from above the leg. Because we are slow cooking the lamb for a long time over low heat, however, you can easily interchange the two cuts in this crockpot lamb recipe.

Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb with Potatoes

Name: Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb with Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 bone-in leg of lamb; 4-5 medium potatoes, chopped into 1-2″ pieces; 1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided (about 2 cloves); 1 teaspoon dried oregano, more to taste; 1 cup white wine (substitute chicken stock if desired); 1/2 lemon

Description

Easy Slow Cooker Greek Leg of Lamb in the Slow Cooker – fall off the bone tender lamb with perfectly roasted lemon potatoes all made in the crock pot!

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bone-in leg of lamb
4–5 medium potatoes, chopped into 1–2” pieces
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided (about 2 cloves)
1 teaspoon dried oregano, more to taste
1 cup white wine (substitute chicken stock if desired)
1/2 lemon

Instructions

Heat oil over medium high heat in a large skillet and sear the lamb on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Meanwhile add half of garlic and the potatoes to the bottom of the slow cooker.
Place lamb over potatoes and sprinkle with oregano and place remaining garlic over top.
Pour wine over potatoes and lamb.
Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 5-6 hours.
Squeeze lemon over potatoes just before serving and season to taste with extra oregano if desired.

Notes

choose an acidic wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pino Grigio

if using fresh oregano, double the amount

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Category: entree
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 oz lamb with 1/2 cup potatoes
Calories: 358
Sugar: 2.4 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 36.2 g
Protein: 27.5 g
Cholesterol: 71 mg