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Roast Leg of Lamb
This foolproof leg of lamb recipe with garlic and rosemary is incredibly simple to prep for a tender, flavorsome, and impressive holiday meal.
Makes:12 servings
Ingredients
- 5 pounds leg of lamb
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
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Directions
Prep:15 mCook:105 mReady:2 h 10 m
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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.
- 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.
- Cover lamb with aluminum foil and let rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
- Serve with your favorite sides, enjoy!