Post by marlaoh on Apr 11, 2004 8:40:58 GMT -6
Eastertime Leg of Lamb
Prep: 5 min, Cook: 2:30.
6 lbs. bone in leg of lamb
2 cloves garlic, slivered
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. fresh basil, chopped
2 tsp. fresh rosemary, or fresh summer savory, chopped
Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan. Cut slits in surface and insert garlic slivers in slits. Rub lemon juice over lamb surface. Sprinkle with herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Rub into surface. Roast 25 minutes per 1 lb. for medium rare, or until a meat thermometer registers 145°F. Remove from oven, cover loosely and let stand 15 minutes before carving.
This recipe serves 10 people
Prep: 5 min, Cook: 2:30.
6 lbs. bone in leg of lamb
2 cloves garlic, slivered
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. fresh basil, chopped
2 tsp. fresh rosemary, or fresh summer savory, chopped
Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan. Cut slits in surface and insert garlic slivers in slits. Rub lemon juice over lamb surface. Sprinkle with herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Rub into surface. Roast 25 minutes per 1 lb. for medium rare, or until a meat thermometer registers 145°F. Remove from oven, cover loosely and let stand 15 minutes before carving.
This recipe serves 10 people