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Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb
Recipes
Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb
8 servings
2 hours, 45 minutes total (Active 30 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons Italian herbs stir-in paste
  • 1 center-cut leg of lamb (4–5 lb)
  • 6 cloves garlic

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Chop rosemary and mint finely. Combine rosemary, mint, salt, and herbs paste.
    2. Cut 6 (1-inch) slits around lamb and stuff with garlic, then rub lamb with herb mixture and place fat-side up in roasting pan (wash hands); roast 20 minutes.
    3. Reduce heat to 275°F; bake 1 ½–2 hours until lamb is 125°F (for medium rare; warm red center), 130°F (for medium; warm pink center), or up to 170°F (for well done). Transfer to cutting board and let stand 10–15 minutes before slicing; temperature will rise 5–10°F during this time. Slice and serve.
Other Preparation Methods
    • Oven braise: Preheat oven to 350°F. Preheat Dutch oven on medium 2–3 minutes. Season lamb all over with 2 tablespoons Greek seasoning (wash hands). Melt 2 tablespoons butter in Dutch oven. Cook lamb 6 minutes, turning occasionally, or until browned on all sides. Stir in 5 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms, 8 oz trinity mix, 2 cups baby-cut carrots, and 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Add 12 oz each stout beer and beef stock; cover and bake 3–3 ½ hours until lamb is fork-tender and 145°F.

The doneness temperatures for medium rare and medium stated above are traditional temperatures used for cooking lamb, but are not recommended by the USDA. To maintain food safety, the USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F, as measured using a food thermometer, with a 3-minute rest time before carving.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 380, Total Fat 20g, Sat Fat 8g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 150mg, Sodium 920mg, Total Carb 2g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 0g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 45g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 2%, Iron 15%, Potassium 10%