Roast Leg of Lamb
Description
This foolproof leg of lamb recipe with garlic and rosemary is incredibly simple to prep for a tender, flavorsome, and impressive holiday meal.
Ingredients
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5 pounds leg of lamb
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4 cloves garlic, sliced
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Cut deep slits on the top of leg of lamb every 3 to 4 inches; push slices of garlic down into the slits. Generously season with salt and pepper.
3
Place lamb on a roasting pan; arrange several sprigs of fresh rosemary under and on top of the lamb.
4
Roast in the preheated oven for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the lamb reads at least 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium-rare to medium doneness.
5
Cover lamb with aluminum foil and let rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
6
Serve with your favorite sides, enjoy!