Italian Grandma Makes Roasted Leg of Lamb

ROASTED LEG OF LAMB
8 pounds leg of lamb
¼ - ½ cup Lemon Juice (juice from one fresh lemon)
¼ cup Olive Oil
Salt (use ½ teaspoon per pound of meat)
Black pepper (use ¼ teaspoon per pound of meat)
2-3 tablespoons dry oregano
5 garlic cloves cut in half or quarters to make slivers
¼ - ½ cup fresh rosemary leaves
3 Carrots
3 large Celery Ribs
2 large Onions, quartered
5 cloves Garlic
3 Bay Leaves
1 cup Water
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
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Over one million subscribers, most of us are probably not Italian, but Gina makes us wish we were. So much love for this lady.

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I don't need to be an Italian, I just want to be there when they serve the food.

[@rosa4ka]

But I’m Italiana , same region nonna Gina she’s is from ,we are from Puglia,center south of Italy 🇮🇹, viva Italia ,viva America ! As we said in Italian,ciao a presto ,🇺🇸 👍💐,!

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I would love to see Gina do a video speaking Italian with subtitles! I think she would love it! LOL

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I really enjoy Gina’s videos, makes me feel like I’m with my mom cooking. I’ve poured a glass of wine many times to watch a video and smile as she cooks. I’m an hour away in north jersey if she ever needs a helper or a taster I’d love to help!! (I’ll bring the wine and some bread from Calandras).

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Congratulations 🍾 on your 1,000,000 subscribers Gina ❤ and thank you for sharing your recipes and technique. I love the oven with the thermometer

[@Sicilia928]

Finally, someone makes a leg of lamb by making slits and stuffing them with slivers of garlic. That's how I grew up eating it but we didn't do all the herbs or vegetables. We grate lemon peel into olive oil and baste the whole leg before putting it in the oven and then go back and baste it constantly while it cooks. That's it! It gets a beautiful crust and the garlic and lemon peel cut just enough of the fatty taste. Absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, I can't get a whole large leg here in Florence, Italy, in a supermarket. I'm going to try going to a butcher instead.

[@AL-eo6st]

My parents did something similar when I was growing up. But instead of using lemon with the leg of lamb, my dad used homemade wine. It was wonderful. I loved that tradition.

[@lalardh9976]

Garlic slits salt lemon. Greek style!

[@kathrynsmigel4530]

My mom did same thing sans veggies. Yep that was Easter. I can't believe so many people don't celebrate Easter.

[@dad15241]

Always make slits for the garlic. We use rosemary not oregano. It gets stuffed in the slits too.

[@Scottyl35]

does leg of lamb have a gamey taste? We love lamb chops

[@StayPrimal]

The legend Grandmaaaa!!! True inspiration.

[@cherylsyoutubies]

Beautiful Easter meal created by a beautiful soul. We know this tasted every bit as wonderful as it looked because of all the love that you put into it, Gina. Wishing you and your family a very happy Easter.

[@gaggymott9159]

What a treat for Mothering Sunday, over here in the UK! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, NONNA GINA ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉💐💐💐💐

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Happy Mother’s Day 💖💐💖

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I just watched Gina whenever she shared video of cooking .I've learned alot from you.Always happy when i see you cooking.Thank you Gina.I love you! 🥰🌹💯👍🙏

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I love when Grandma Gina makes another video, she makes me smile and warms my heart. Great timing for Easter another wonderful dish!! We ❤️ You Gina, you have people all over the world sharing your recipes!!💐🌸🐇

[@katehickeychannel]

Nonna Gina! I made this for my family for Easter, following your instructions precisely, and it was the most flavorful and delicious lamb I've ever made! Thank you so much for your excellent instructions. ❤

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Dear Nonna Gina, you reached 1M subscribers - that's what you deserve cooking and sharing your experience with us! ❤🎉 You are the sweetest lady at KZbin, thank you for everything! 💐🥂🍾 It's 8th April today, tomorrow is a beautiful day! Happy Easter, God bless you and your family, stay safe and health, have a wonderful day with your beloved ones! ❤🕊️✝️ Kisses and hugs xoxox ❤ greetings from Serbia 🇷🇸❤️

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"If you want to eat good, you got to cook!" Wiser words have never been said.

[@almaandrews8042]

Very meticulous gran Ma Gina. I’ve followed your channel for years now & am never disappointed. Thank you for this idea for Easter & the recipe.

[@1014Donna]

That little smile when she tasted it is just so sweet. The recipe looks great!

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One of my favorite You Tube influencers. Over a million subscribers.....😊

[@LS-fs6nc]

any food seems to be so easy to make and delicious with nonna Gina! 💗

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

lamb is one of the easiest meats to cook .. even mutton (old sheep instead of culled male sheep in spring)

[@maryanneevans9563]

I love to hear Grandma Gina's Italian accent. It makes me smile. That leg of lamb makes me hungry. I love you Grandma Gina! ❤

[@lastorianostra8173]

giust a lilly bit hahahaha she is way adorabile and makes me smile too (i'm italian 100x100)

[@mariacasella6474]

My Mom always put slits with a knife and added garlic to her roasts and I’ve done it too and makes such a difference soo yummy

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Ciao Gina!! Un bacione dall'Italia. Ci prepariamo per la Pasqua!! Buona domenica.!!

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I could watch Nonna Gina all day, I love her enthusiasm and how she cares for her family. The easy to follow recipe is just a bonus 😊❤😊

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Thank you so much. Doing this for Easter. Nonna reminds me so much of my grandma. I wish I had been old enough for her to teach me to cook before she passed away.❤

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Hi Kathleen How are you today? 🌹🌿

[@teresafee5084]

I wasn't hungry till I watched this video!! Another great recipe from my favorite person on KZbin.

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How cute is grandma, I love her Italian accent🥰 I hope you live healthy and safe I love Italian food only from Italians. Please do not mess with authentic Italian cuisine❤

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I've made every recipe I've seen Nonna Gina do. Never been disappointed, she is a legend!

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Pray for you Nana, your a blessing.

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Hi, Grandma Gina, not only do I enjoy watching you but I just love everything you cook!!! God Bless you!! Lots of to you hugs!!!

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Восхищаюсь Вами, Дорогая Джина! Самые добрые пожелания из России Вам и всей Вашей семье❤😊🎉

[@happysandyh]

Thank you, Grandma Gina, for bringing joy into our lives! God bless you!

[@blondegirl132]

Thank you Gina for sharing your recipe. I grew up in an Italian family too and my mom would always have leg of lamb for Easter. Mom and I liked it. My dad didn't like it so much so his request was to douse the lamb with a ton of lemon juice! Ha ha. I still remember those days.

[@annamariarizzo2184]

Nice to see you. You make your lamb just like my grandmother did. I love your cookbook so much. Every time I watch you it makes me feel like I’m with my grandma. Thank you for another wonderful cooking lesson; thanks for the memory. Gid Bless You! Buona Pasqua to you and your family. AnnaMaria

[@josephineprozik5228]

She is so very precious! I just love watching and listening to her.

[@louiselove8212]

Thank you so much. I love you too grandma. Greetings from a Zambian British in Canterbury U.K. Happy Easter 2024.

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Wonderful to see you on Mothering Sunday ❤ Happy Mothers Day Nonna Gina Mother to Many ❤❤❤

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[@cwiii3378]

My Father made leg of lamb the same way at Easter, he would have mint jelly with it on the side. Thank you Gina for another great recipe.

[@dwhitman3092]

Love Nonna Gina. Reminds me of my wonderful mother, who is in Greek heaven with my Yaya. ❤

[@bejoyful]

Cara Nonna Gina, I haven't thought of a lamb roast and hope to follow your recipe for this Easter; so happy to hear you have touched more than one million hearts!

[@mimirose71]

Thank you Grandma Gina. I have a daughter Gina Marie. We have a Nina, Gina, Dina and Tina in our family. Good Italian names!!❤❤

[@annastiskin7919]

Another recipe we always had on Easter during my childhood. Thank u for the 😊memories 💓

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One of our favorite meals made perfect with Gina’s recipe ❤

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Happy Mothers Day. It's Mothers Day in The U K, England today ❤🙏💜

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Love you Nonna Gina!

[@pottersjournal]

Bon journo. You look younger every year. That's one of the nicest looking roast lamb dinners I've ever seen. Grazie mille.

[@light9623]

Hi Gina! We love you ❤! You will roast that lamb to perfection! You always do everything beautifully! Thank you! Blessings!

[@rueblo]

Buona domenica Gina! Grazie sempre per le tue ricette tradizionali! Ti un grande, affettuoso abbraccio 💚🌷💚🌷💚🌷💚🌷

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This sweet lady I send my prayers for a long life with love It makes my day happy to watch her cook I e learned how to cook for my Italian son in law 🥰

[@treilly261]

Is it just me or after watching I could Smell the rosemary when she put it on!😄

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Happy Easter. Every time I watch you I’m transported back to East Boston in the 1960s. Special times.

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Congratulations on passing the 1M subscribers 🎉🥂🍾🎊

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I’m not Italian but I love watching her and listening to her. ❤

[@carla3410]

I have so many questions that I want to ask Mama Gina. Not about cooking but about her live. I bet she has great stories to tell.

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I wish Nonna Gina would do a video about her life, when she was young in Italy, and all through her life! You have the right idea! Maybe she will do it one day!

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I want her to live forever! She makes me smile every single time I watch her. So thankful she has this channel.

[@ConstanceOConnor]

Like my father used to make. Thank you! God Bless you and your family this Easter and always!

[@jennyprorock]

Another wonderful day with sweet Gina posts a video for us. Thank you Gina! 💜

[@charmainemcdonald9679]

Beautiful lady.. such hard work.. her family must be so proud.. ✨🙏✨passing down traditions through food. ✨🙏✨

[@lilliannealsalhani312]

I did this recipe last year for Easter. I am going to make it again this year. God bless you always.

[@mikieanthony777]

Happy Easter Gina ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Beautiful Leg of Lamb 😋 " You no cook, You no eat"

[@Annette818]

Mrs, Gina, I wish you and your family a wonderful and blessed Easter! 🕊 ✝️

[@cherylf.4616]

Gina, the leg of lamb you baked in the oven look’s definitely good’n’plenty! Thank You so much for sharing your recipe with us! We love you! 🥰 EDIT:

[@berthaore1427]

Español para perupor favor gi na

[@berthaore1427]

En español italiano no se

[@henrysteppel2031]

God bless you Gina and family,as always your dishes are fantastico!.I missed you a lot!. Gina Divina!!!!

[@patriciabatten1471]

So glad to see you again! Love the video and your new oven, too! Please keep your recipes coming ❤ 16:13

[@dovygoodguy1296]

How can Nona Gina be involved in such a huge cooking project? Her grandchildren should all be there to help her! Gina says it's easy to do! It's her work of art!

[@ccrider-ks7hd]

I love lamb. I grew up eating lamb. My Syrian sito (grandmother) always made it. Gina is truly a gem. She brings back so many wonderful memories of my childhood with sito.

[@syldee8927]

Mama Gina, wishing you Happy Feast Day. Buon San Giuseppe!!! God Bless for shsring you love with us.

[@lynncapella3837]

Grandma Gina, Did you get a new kitchen? It’s beautiful! I love the wall oven!

[@DaShawnCorporan-wr4um]

Gramma Gina does it just like my Grandma ☺️💕 God bless you Gramma Gina may Jesus keep you strong 🙏♥️ Each day I look forward to seeing you and learning from you.

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In my family, we always made it almost exactly like that every Easter, except we also put lemon peel slivers in the holes with the garlic.

[@dolorestaylor2993]

Gina your lamb looks beautiful. I miss not having lamb at Easter anymore I so remember my mom cooking it for us.. God bless you and your family always.

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Thank you Grandma Gina you are the best. Love your recipes. I hope there are many many more.❤

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I love to see nonna Gina. I haven't come across her videos in a long time

[@MaryJimenez-ys1cu]

Thank you so much for showing me how to make this roast. I missed so much my grandfather's leg of lamb since he departed from us in 1988. I think what I miss the most is his singing Italian songs while cooking.

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Howdy grandma Gina from South Texas!! I always look forward to learning a new recipe from the sweetest and most knowledgeable person I know..God bless you grandma Gina ❤

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Thank you Grandma Gina. You are absolutely amazing! We love your videos and recipes. God Bless you and your family !! Happy Easter to you and your Family !!

[@gingermcgarvey7773]

Wish I could smell it. Guess I'll have to cook.😁 Leg of lamb and ham for Easter. 🐰🐣 ❤️🤍💙

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Hi Ginger McGarvey How are you today? 🌹🌿

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Grandma Gina and family have a Happy & Blessed Easter. Sending you much love.❤️

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Love you Grandma Gina! I watch every recipe you make!! Learned so much from you❤️ continued blessings!

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Hello Grandma Gina. Grandma your looking younger must be your happy disposition and having a wonderful family surrounding you. Wish I was sitting at your dinner table enjoying your lovely meal. Take care lovely Grandma Gina and God Bless xxxxxxxx

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Looks beautiful 🇦🇺

[@ravishingrose1]

Happy Easter on April 9, 2023. We love your recipes dear, sweet, Italian Grandma. Beautiful. God bless you, & your family. 💜🙏🙏🙏💜🌼🌼🌼 💐💐💐Flowers for you!🌷🌷🌷

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You are so sweet grandma Gina 😍 Happy Easter to you your blessed family 🙏🌻💖

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Happy Easter, Grandma Gina! Your new kitchen looks beautiful!!

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Happy Easter Gina and family! Congratulations on your KZbin milestone!

[@blessOTMA]

You made a million subscribers Gina! 😄 Brava! Love seeing a master shows us all how to handle "a big one" let of lamb! Rock on, Sweetheart!

[@pattygreen1938]

I love your new kitchen. Every book's dream. ❤🙋‍♀️❤❤

[@marinagargano2284]

I am going to make this for Easter dinner 2024. Thank you Nonna Gina.

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

Hedda Nonna Gina!! Always so good to see you💖 As always, I love your recipes and many of them I grew up enjoying which makes me pretty lucky. And who doesn't love hearing you sing🎼 ....always touches my heart. Thank you Gina for sharing another delicious recipe! ❤

[@marcusroom3597]

Thank you! This recipe is the same that my grandmother used in Africa. My wife loves it

[@manthony777]

It's a beautiful leg of lamb. Thank you very much for the recipe. Have A Blessed Easter

[@anthonyg7933]

Love the new kitchen !!! 👍👍

[@LS-fs6nc]

is at her daughter 🙂

[@sdorothea]

Grandma Gina, te amo!!! sorridi e sii felice sempre!!

[@lilliannealsalhani312]

I will cook this on Easter Sunday for dinner. Thank you so much.

[@mdhoopshere]

My mouth is watering! I can just imagine how wonderful this smells! I love your videos! And recipes! Thank you so much for making these videos!

[@carols3517]

Thank you. I'm going to try this for the first time! We. Love you too Gina!

[@TatiaDee]

Just in time for Easter ❤😊 Love you Gina and God's Blessing ❤