How to Make Easy Leg of Lamb - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve at your next family gathering or dinner party? Look no further than this easy and mouthwatering recipe for roast leg of lamb. This dish is sure to be a hit with your guests and will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its tender and juicy meat, flavorful marinade, and simple preparation, this recipe is a must-try for any lamb lover.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (5 1/2 pound) boneless leg of lamb, tied in netting
  • 20 cloves garlic, peeled, or more to taste
  • garlic powder, or to taste
  • 10 fresh rosemary sprigs

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cut 20 deep slits evenly spaced around the leg of lamb without cutting the netting. Stuff one garlic clove into each slit. Rub garlic powder over lamb. Slice rosemary sprigs; place under the netting evenly around lamb. Transfer lamb to a roasting pan.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until pink and juicy in the center for medium, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil; lest rest until thermometer reads 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) before carving, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    346 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 126mg
    • Sodium: 93mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 483mg