Roast Leg of Lamb

Roast Leg of Lamb

Learn how to cook leg of lamb with this delicious leg of lamb recipe. Flavored with garlic and fresh rosemary, roasted potatoes and lamb with a tasty gravy.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
2 hr
Calories
382 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 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. Place lamb on a roasting pan; arrange several sprigs of fresh rosemary under and on top of the lamb.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Cover lamb with aluminum foil and let rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
Roast Leg of Lamb
Roast Leg of Lamb
Roast Leg of Lamb
Roast Leg of Lamb

Ingredients

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 5 pounds leg of lamb

Categories

Similar Recipes You May Like

My Grandma's Shoofly Pie

My Grandma's Shoofly Pie

Trofie alla Genovese

Trofie alla Genovese

Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake

Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake

Braised Lamb Shanks with Butternut Squash Puree

Braised Lamb Shanks with Butternut Squash Puree

Vegetable Tofu Soup with Lemongrass and Coconut Milk

Vegetable Tofu Soup with Lemongrass and Coconut Milk

Apple Cider Pepper Pot Roast (Pressure Cooker Recipe)

Apple Cider Pepper Pot Roast (Pressure Cooker Recipe)

Chipotle and Roasted Corn Salsa

Chipotle and Roasted Corn Salsa

Sriracha Roasted Chicken

Sriracha Roasted Chicken