Title: Lamb Baked in Paper
Categories: Lamb Ethnic Main
Yield: 6 Servings

1		Leg of lamb
2	oz	Feta cheese(or more)
1	ts	Thyme
1	ts	Spearmint flakes
1	ts	Oregano
2		Garlic cloves
		Juice of 2 lemons
1	tb	Salt
		Pepper to taste

Wipe meat with damp cloth. Make incisions with small sharp knife on all sides of leg or shanks. Insert pieces of garlic clove and cheese. Rub with lemon juice. Sprinkle with herbs, salt and pepper. Wrap securely in heavy paper twice. Use greaseproof paper such as cooking parchment or oil brown paper. (do not use aluminum foil. It prevents browning.) Tie with string. Bake a leg for 2 1/2 hours in 350 F oven.

Note: Lamb shanks may be substituted for leg of lamb. Bake for 2 hours if using shanks.

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