Roast Leg of Lamb

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Roast Leg of Lamb

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :2:00
Categories : Lamb Main Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 pounds leg of lamb
2 cloves garlic -- sliced
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt -- coarse or Kosher
1/2 teaspoon black pepper -- freshly ground
1 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon thyme

Trim lamb of fat. Cut slits about 1/2" deep all over lamb and insert=
slivers of garlic. Rub all over with olive oil. Combine salt, pepper, and=
herbs and rub herb mixture all over lamb. Allow to sit at room temperature=
20 minutes. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Roast lamb for 15 minutes at 450=
degrees, then turn oven down to 350. Continue to roast until desired degree=
of doneness is reached, about an hour for medium rare. Baste with pan=
juices once or twice. Remove from pan and allow to rest at room temperature=
for 15-20 minutes before carving.
Potatoes, carrots, and onions may be roasted in pan with lamb. Baste=
occasionally.

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Serving Ideas : Serve with gravy and/or mint jelly.