Roast Leg Of Lamb
Roast Leg of Lamb - A fool proof recipe, requiring only a handful of ingredients! Perfectly tender and succulent leg of lamb, seasoned and roasted to perfection.
Servings: 8
Calories: 249kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 pound leg of lamb bone-in, trimmed
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Lightly oil a roasting pan.
- Pat the leg of lamb dry with paper towels and scroe the fat by making shallow cuts with the tip of a sharp knife.
- Combine the garlic together with the olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Place the lamb in the middle of the prepared roasting pan and rub the garlic mixture all over the leg. Place it fat side up.
- Place the roasting pan in the oven and cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 130F°.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 15 to 25 minutes (internal temperature will rise to about 140°F for medium-rare).
Notes
- To maximize the quality of your leftover leg of lamb, store in a shallow airtight container or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place in the fridge. Properly stored, your lamb will last 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 983mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg