Rosemary and Garlic Leg of Lamb Roast
This simple, slow-roasted leg of lamb is perfect for a holiday meal or any other special occasion.
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Ingredients
- 5 pound boneless leg of lamb
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 8 medium garlic cloves, (minced)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Steps
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Preheat oven to 450°F.
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Using your hands, rub the lamb all over with lemon juice. Pat the garlic and rosemary evenly all over the surface of the meat. Season the meat with salt and pepper and place the lamb in a roasting pan.
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Roast the lamb for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. and continue to roast (general rule is 30 minutes per pound) 2 to 2½ hours, or until meat thermometer inserted into center of the roast registers 145 to 150°F.
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Remove the lamb from the oven and allow to rest for about 15 minutes before carving (the temperature will continue to rise about 5 or 6 more degrees).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet


















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