Easter Roast Leg of Lamb

Summary

Yield
Servings
Source

ChiFF.com

Prep time1 1⁄2 hours
MeatLamb
SeasonEaster Passover

Description

A more-traditional way of roasting a leg of lamb.

Ingredients

1 lamb leg
2Clovegarlic
1⁄4Cupolive oil
1Tablespoon (Metric)thyme (chopped, fresh)
1Tablespoon (Metric)rosemary (chopped, fresh)
1Teaspoon (Metric)salt
1Teaspoon (Metric)black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425˚F (218˚C)
  2. Make 8—10 small cuts in the lamb and insert garlic slices
  3. Rub olive oil over the leg
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper
  5. Transfer herb mixture to a large plate
  6. Roll leg of lamb into the herb mixture until well coated
  7. Place leg of lamb in roasting pan and roast for 20 minutes
  8. Reduce heat to 350˚F (176˚C) and roast for another hour or until a meat thermometer reads 130˚F (54˚C — medium-rare)
  9. Allow to cool slightly before carving. Serve with potatoes.