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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 Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Additional Time
12 hrs
Servings: 10
Calories: 527 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Israeli
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
527kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
138mg
(6%)
Potassium
1499mg
(43%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 527kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1499mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.