Description
A more-traditional way of roasting a leg of lamb.
Source
Lucy P.
Yield
4 Servings
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
1 hour, 20 minutes
Total time
1 hour, 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 lamb leg
2 cloves garlic
1⁄4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon thyme (chopped, fresh)
1 tablespoon rosemary (chopped, fresh)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (218˚C)
- Make 8—10 small cuts in the lamb and insert garlic slices
- Rub olive oil over the leg
- In a small bowl, mix together the thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper
- Transfer herb mixture to a large plate
- Roll leg of lamb into the herb mixture until well coated
- Place leg of lamb in roasting pan and roast for 20 minutes
- Reduce heat to 350˚F (176˚C) and roast for another hour or until a meat thermometer reads 130˚F (54˚C — medium-rare)
- Allow to cool slightly before carving. Serve with potatoes.
Meat