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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

Directions

Prep:15 mCook:105 mReady:2 h 10 m
  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!

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