roast leg of lamb

How To Make roast leg of lamb

• Step 1
  Trim lamb of fat.
• Step 2
  Cut slits about 1/2 inch deep all over lamb and insert slivers of garlic.
• Step 3
  Rub all over with olive oil.
• Step 4
  Combine salt, pepper, and herbs and rub herb mixture all over lamb.
• Step 5
  Allow to sit at room temperature 20 minutes.
• Step 6
  Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Step 7
  Roast lamb for 15 minutes at 450 degrees, then turn oven down to 350.
• Step 8
  Continue to roast until desired degree of doneness is reached, about an hour for medium rare.
• Step 9
  Baste with pan juices once or twice.
• Step 10
  Remove from pan and allow to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before carving.
• Step 11
  Potatoes, carrots and onions may be roasted in pan with lamb.
• Step 12
  Baste occasionally.
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