The replacement liquors may sound out of left field but, in fact, have historical precedent. The baba au rhum that we know today started life as just a baba (the Polish word for “old woman” and its ...
Trim off any excess fat from the meat, leaving a thin layer. Make 1 inch slits all over the meat and insert the garlic slices. Rub the lamb well with olive oil and coat heavily with salt and pepper.