Mauritanian Mechoui

Ingredients

• 1 whole lamb leg or shoulder (about 6 lbs)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp coarse salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. 2Mix butter, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and oil into a paste.
3. 3Rub the paste all over the lamb, including under the skin where possible.
4. 4Place on a rack in a roasting pan and cover tightly with foil.
5. 5Roast 3 to 3 1/2 hours until the meat is very tender, basting occasionally.
6. 6Uncover for the last 20 minutes to crisp the exterior, then rest and serve.

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