Roasted Leg of Lamb with North African Spices, Lemon, and Onions

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons coarse sea salt
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¹/₃ cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
• 2 tablespoons Harissa or Aleppo or Mara's pepper
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• + 7 more ingredients
• • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 2 teaspoons dried Greek oregano or savory
  • 1 5-to 6-pound bone-in leg of lamb
  • 3 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 1 pounds medium or small red onions

In a spice grinder, a clean coffee grinder, or a mortar, grind the salt, oregano, rosemary, caraway, cumin, and turmeric to a fine powder. Transfer to a bowl and add the harissa and chopped garlic. Add the olive oil to make a thick paste. Make 8 or 9 deep slits all over the lamb and insert some o...

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