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Whole roasted leg of lamb.

Roasted Leg of Lamb

Crusted with mustard, seasonings, and fresh herbs then roasted over vegetables and stock until medium rare. Tender, flavorful, moist, and timeless.
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Australian, English
Servings 10
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

Lamb Rub

  • Boneless Leg of Lamb/Leg of Lamb
  • 2 Crushed Bay Leaves
  • 1 Sprig of Rosemary Leaves Removed from Sprig
  • 1 Handful of Fresh Parsley Coarsely Chopped
  • 4 Cloves of Garlic Peeled and Smashed
  • 2 Large Carrots Peeled
  • 1 tbsp All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Salt

Roasting Pan

  • 2 Large Carrots Coarsely Chopped
  • 1 Whole Small Celery Stalk Coarsely Chopped
  • 1 Large Onion Coarsely Chopped
  • 1 Sprig of Rosemary
  • 2 Sprigs of Thyme
  • 1 qt Beef Stock

Instructions
 

  • Place all Lamb Rub ingredients into a food processor and pulse until it becomes a paste. Remove ingredients from food processor and rub all over the leg of lamb until it is evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 4 hours (we recommend 12-24 hours).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a roasting pan add all of your Roasting Pan ingredients. Unwrap your lamb and place it over the vegetables.
  • Place your pan in the oven on the middle rack and roast your lamb until the internal temperature is at 125 degrees for a rare/med-rare. Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and let rest for twenty minutes.
  • Carve thin slices starting with the edge of leg of lamb and working your way towards the bone.
  • Serve with pan juice, and roasted vegetables.
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