If your family has never sampled a juicy leg of lamb, now is your chance. The meat is liberally seasoned with Mediterranean classics like olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Searing the lamb before roasting retains the flavorful juices and makes it a pleasing golden brown. While most people prefer lamb medium-rare, you may bake it longer to medium-well.
RecipeSavants.comIf your family has never sampled a juicy leg of lamb, now is your chance. The meat is liberally seasoned with Mediterranean classics like olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Searing the lamb before roasting retains the flavorful juices and makes it a pleasing golden brown. While most people prefer lamb medium-rare, you may bake it longer to medium-well.Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Lamb Recipes, RecipesLambAmericanRoast Leg Of LambPT1H45MServes 10
Ingredients:
5 Pounds Bone-In Lamb Leg3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 Teaspoons Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper6 Cloves Garlic3 Stems Fresh RosemaryRemove the leg of lamb from refrigerator and set aside at room temperature for about one hour before roasting. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.Arrange the lamb into the prepared roasting pan. Rub the lamb with oil generously and season evenly with salt & black pepper, garlic and rosemary. Roast for about five minutes per side or until lamb is browned about 15 minutes. Lower the temperature of the oven to 325 degrees. Tent the roasting pan with a sheet of aluminum foil loosely, and roast for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Allow the lamb to rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. Serve the roast with the rendered pan sauce.