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Roast Bone in Leg of Lamb (Easter dinner 2022)
a roasted leg of lamb with lemons and potatoes
 
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Roast Bone In Leg of Lamb Recipe

 
Learn how to make this garlic and herb marinated and roasted bone-in leg of lamb recipe that is perfect to serve up to family and friends.
 
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time2 hrs
Marinating Time12 hrs
 
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, jewish

 

Servings: 

 

Calories: 527kcal

 

Ingredients

For the Lamb

  • 7-9- pound bone-in leg of lamb
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 10 finely minced cloves of garlic
  • leaves of 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • leaves of 10 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • sea salt and cracked pepper to taste

For the Potatoes

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 10 yellow potatoes cut into 2” pieces
  • ½ peeled and sliced red onion
  • sea salt and cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

    • Score the lamb in a chessboard-like pattern all over the leg of lamb.
    • Generously rub the lamb with olive oil, garlic, herbs, white wine, salt, and pepper on all sides.
    • Place the lamb in a pan and cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight to marinate for at least 12 hours and up to 48 hours. (I did it 48 hours ahead and the flavor was great!)
    • Preheat the oven to 425°.
    • Remove the lamb and place it in a pan with a rack and roast at 425° for 25 minutes and then at 350° for 80-90 minutes or until it reaches 135° to 140° internally. (It needed about 10 minutes more time than this)
    • Remove the lamb and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • For the Potatoes: With about 30 minutes left in the cooking process of the lamb, begin to make the potatoes.
  • Add the oil to a very large frying pan or rondeau pot over high heat until it begins to lightly smoke.
  • Add the potatoes and onions into the pan and sauté for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to brown.
  • Place the pan in the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are browned and tender.
  • Serve the sliced lamb along with the potatoes.

Notes

Chef Notes:
 
  • Make-Ahead: This recipe is meant to be eaten as soon as it is done cooking and resting. However, you can make it up to 1 hour ahead of time and keep it warm at low temperatures in the oven, at around 225° F, before serving it.
 
 
  • How to Reheat: Place the desired amount of meat in a medium size pan and add in ¼ cup of beef stock and heat at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until hot. You can also heat it in the microwave until hot.
 
 
  • How to Store: Place covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.
 
  • Any drinking white wine will do for this recipe.

Creation date: Apr 19, 2022 3:49pm     Last modified date: Apr 19, 2022 3:52pm   Last visit date: Apr 19, 2024 11:09am
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