Roast Leg of Young Lamb
Updated Oct. 12, 2023
- Total Time
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Cook Time
- 1 hour 20 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1leg of young lamb, bone in, 6 to 8 pounds
- 4large cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- Sprigs of fresh thyme, rosemary and marjoram
- ¼cup oregano oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2tablespoons savory-flavored vinegar or flavorful wine vinegar
- 1½cups lamb stock (see recipe)
Nutritional analysis per serving (14 servings)
93 calories; 9 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 98 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Trim and discard excess fat from lamb. Using a sharp-pointed knife, make little angled incisions all over the lamb and stuff the incisions with slices of garlic and sprigs of the fresh herbs. Rub lamb with the oil; then sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set lamb aside in a cool place to marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Step 2
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and roast 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees and cook 30 to 50 minutes longer, depending on the size. Total cooking time for medium rare should be 10 minutes to the pound. When lamb is done, remove to a serving platter and let rest 10 to 20 minutes before carving.
- Step 3
Meanwhile, prepare sauce by first removing fat from roasting pan and setting pan over medium-high heat. Add vinegar to pan and boil, stirring with a wooden spoon and scraping to get all the brown bits. Add stock, raise heat to high and boil about 5 minutes to thicken stock. Remove from heat and taste, adding salt and pepper if necessary. Strain sauce into a gravy bowl to serve with carved lamb.
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