INGREDIENTS
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1 boned leg of American lamb (5 to 6 lbs.)
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Kosher salt and pepper
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About 1 3/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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7 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves (from about 3 large bunches)
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1 1/2 cups toasted sliced almonds
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1/3 cup lemon zest (from 4 to 5 lemons)
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About 2 tbsp. lemon juice
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1 1/2 teaspoons red chile flakes