Roast Leg Of Lamb

15m
Prep Time
2h
Cook Time
2h 15m
Ready In


"This is a great lamb recipe we enjoy on special occasions. I found this in a Times Life Cookbook but did make a few changes to the original recipe which are reflected here."

Original is 7 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (486.9 g)
  • Calories 1325.6
  • Total Fat - 110.9 g
  • Saturated Fat - 46.9 g
  • Cholesterol - 331.1 mg
  • Sodium - 429.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 1 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.3 g
  • Sugars - 0.1 g
  • Protein - 75.5 g
  • Calcium - 81.7 mg
  • Iron - 7.2 mg
  • Vitamin C - 1.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.5 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Ground the Rosemary in a mortar and pestle then add the garlic and salt and grind into a paste.Pour this mixture into a cup and mix well with the ground mustard, oil, fresh rosemary.

Step 2

Brush this mixture over the leg of lamb and sprinkle with fresh ground pepper.

Step 3

Place on a rack in a roasting pan, fat side up and place on the middle rack of a preheated 350 degree oven.

Step 4

Cook until you reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees for pink, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer to a platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 6

Meanwhile, prepare the pan juices by pouring off the fat leaving just the pan juices.

Step 7

Heat the pan over medium heat, add the water and deglaze the pan by stirring to dislodge any browned bits that are stuck to the pan.

Step 8

Bring to a boil and season to taste with salt and pepper; add more water if needed to reach the desired consistency and taste.

Step 9

Carve the lamb and serve with the pan juices.

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