For extra flavor, you can add a splash of red wine or chicken broth to the roasting pan during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Don't discard the pan drippings! They make a fantastic gravy. Simply strain the drippings, skim off any excess fat, and whisk in a slurry of cornstarch and water. Simmer until thickened. If you prefer your lamb more well-done, continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches your desired level of doneness. A meat thermometer is essential for ensuring your lamb is cooked to perfection.
Roast Leg of Lamb
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS429
Transform a simple leg of lamb into a culinary masterpiece! Infused with fragrant garlic and rosemary, this roast is a showstopper that's surprisingly easy to create. Imagine tender, juicy lamb, perfectly seasoned, and accompanied by pan-roasted potatoes bursting with flavor.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate0 g
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Cholesterol136 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein36 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium136 mg
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Fat25 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Using a sharp knife, cut deep slits (about 1-inch deep) into the top of the leg of lamb every 3 to 4 inches. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Insert a slice of garlic into each slit. Season the entire leg of lamb generously with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Place the leg of lamb in a roasting pan. Scatter fresh rosemary sprigs under and over the lamb. If using potatoes, toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and arrange them around the lamb in the roasting pan. (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the lamb registers 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium-rare. (105-120 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Remove the lamb from the oven, tent it loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast. (10 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Carve the lamb against the grain and serve with your favorite sides. If you roasted potatoes, serve them alongside the lamb, drizzled with pan drippings.
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Augustine Ondricka
May 29, 2025I added some red wine to the roasting pan for extra flavor, and it was amazing!
Allie Tromp
Apr 24, 2025This recipe was so easy to follow, and the lamb turned out perfectly!
Harmon Gibsonauer
Apr 7, 2025The garlic and rosemary were the perfect complement to the lamb. My family loved it!
Ophelia Wilkinson
Jul 14, 2024Simple, classic, and delicious. This is my new go-to recipe for roast leg of lamb.
Sofia Trantow
Mar 10, 2023Letting the lamb rest before carving made a huge difference in the tenderness. Thanks for the tip!