Roasted Lamb Leg Rosemary Garlic (Print Version)

Tender lamb leg roasted with garlic, rosemary, and herbs, served with caramelized vegetables and pan juices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 5 lb bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 4 tbsp olive oil
03 - 6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
04 - 2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
06 - 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
07 - 1 ½ tsp black pepper
08 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Vegetables

09 - 2 large onions, thickly sliced
10 - 3 large carrots, cut into large chunks
11 - 1 bulb garlic, halved horizontally

→ Liquids

12 - 1 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken stock

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat the lamb leg dry with paper towels.
02 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chopped rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
03 - Using a sharp knife, make deep slits all over the lamb. Insert halved garlic cloves into the slits.
04 - Rub the herb mixture thoroughly over the lamb, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Arrange the onion slices, carrot chunks, and halved garlic bulb in a large roasting pan to make a bed for the lamb.
06 - Place the lamb leg on top of the vegetables. Pour wine or stock into the pan.
07 - Roast for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
08 - Continue roasting for 1 hour 10 minutes for medium-rare (internal temp 140°F), basting occasionally with pan juices.
09 - Remove lamb from oven, loosely cover with foil, and let rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
10 - Serve slices of lamb with roasted vegetables and pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The herb crust creates an incredible aromatic crust that keeps the meat incredibly juicy inside
  • Roasting lamb feels fancy but the hands-on time is surprisingly minimal
02 -
  • Lamb continues cooking while it rests so pull it out when it is slightly less done than you want
  • The temperature will rise about 5-10 degrees during resting time
03 -
  • Bring the lamb to room temperature for an hour before roasting
  • Use a meat thermometer instead of guessing by time alone

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