4 pound
boneless leg of lamb, butterflied - save the bone
6 tbsp
minced fresh rosemary
4 tbsp
minced fresh thyme
6 cloves
minced garlic
coarse
salt
coarse
black pepper
6 tbsp
olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Combine all the ingredients except the lamb and spread over the surface of the butterflied lamb. Place bone on top.
Roll the lamb up over the bone and tie it in several places with kitchen string.
Rub 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the top of the lamb and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.
Place it in a roasting pan.
Roast for 5 minutes, then lower the heat to 300°F
Then allow 20 minutes per pound
Roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 125°F for rare or 135°F for medium rare
Remove from oven, cover with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Comments
Corrina
This looks delicious. How long do you roast this? How many people doe it serve?
Maria Smiroldo
I was looking for a recipe for leg of lamb . I will definitely try it! Love your recipes.
Thank you ,
Maria