4 or 5 lbs. leg or shoulder roast

Wipe off meat well. Peel 2 or 3 cloves of garlic and make incisions in the meat. Pack a piece of garlic in each incision. Salt and pepper well. Squeeze one lemon and rub juice all over the meat. Place in a roasting pan and bake at 325 degrees uncovered until golden brown. Pour one cup water in the pan and baste often with this liquid. When meat is almost done, potatoes may be placed around the lamb.

Roast lamb total hours is 25 to 30 minutes per pound depending on how well done you want meat. Allow for time you baste when oven door is open. Serves 6 to 8 people.