Herb and Garlic Roast Leg of Lamb

Enjoy this herb flavored roasted leg of lamb served with pan juices that’s perfect for a dinner. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated August 27, 2010

Ingredients

1/4

cup finely chopped fresh parsley

tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled

tablespoon chopped fresh or1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled

tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

teaspoons kosher salt

1/2

teaspoon pepper

cloves garlic, finely chopped

5- to 6-pound boneless leg of lamb

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1

Heat oven to 325°F.
2

In small bowl, stir all ingredients except lamb until well mixed.
3

Place lamb in shallow roasting pan (keep netting or string on lamb). Spread herb mixture over entire surface of lamb. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of lamb and does not rest in fat.
4

Roast uncovered 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes for medium-rare or until thermometer reads 140°F. (For medium doneness, bake until thermometer reads 155°F.)
5

Remove from oven; cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes or until thermometer reads 145°F (or 160°F for medium doneness). Remove netting or string before serving. Serve with pan juices if desired.