I did it. I roasted my first leg of lamb. I have never tasted lamb before and boy, was it delicious! I would liken it to an expensive, tender, juicy cut of beef. Yet another thing to cross off of my to-cook list! We didn't tell our daughter what it was at first just in case a certain nursery rhyme that I sing to her every night kept her from eating it. She loved it and so did my husband. We did tell her what it was while I was cleaning up after dinner and she was completely fine with it. The price of lamb in general is a little too high for my liking. The next time it goes on sale, I am definitely picking it up, though! I served this with my pink beans and asparagus dish.
Ingredients:
- 2 lb boneless leg of lamb roast
- 2 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Remove the leg of lamb from the refrigerator and allow it to sit for about 20 to 30 minutes to reach room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Season the lamb with the rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Roast for 45 minutes per pound, or to 10 degrees below desired temperature (I cooked my lamb to 145 degrees).
- Remove the lamb from the oven and cover it with tin foil. Allow the lamb to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Madelyn Rating:
"Good!"
looks delicious! never roasted leg of lamb, but have prepared it in other ways! thanks for inspiring me :D
ReplyDeleteI was originally going to throw it in the crock pot because I was afraid it would be tough but I didn't leave myself enough time, so I roasted it. Have you ever prepared it that way?
ReplyDeleteI have never cooked Lamb in my life, my husband does it. That looks delish and I love the Madeline rating!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cheryl! I would love to know how your husband cooks it :) I've only ever roasted it and I'm anxious to see what other ways work well.
ReplyDeleteI've made it as a tagine, kebabs, and chops. Never roasted a leg or other cut. My husband loves lamb, so will have to give this a shot :D
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