Indulge in the culinary delight of our succulent Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, a classic dish that embodies the essence of rustic elegance. This exquisite recipe showcases a tender and flavorful leg of lamb, expertly roasted to perfection and infused with the aromatic essence of fresh rosemary. Accompanying this centerpiece are two tantalizing variations – the Rosemary and Garlic Butter Sauce, a rich and savory complement that elevates the lamb's natural flavors, and the Mint Jelly, a refreshing and tangy condiment that adds a vibrant contrast to the richness of the meat. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.
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ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY
Roast lamb is perfect for Eastertime or any special occasion. This succulent dish calls for a flavorful rosemary, garlic and onion rub.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Combine the oil, rosemary, onion, garlic, salt and pepper; rub over lamb. Place fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.
ROSEMARY AND GARLIC ROAST LEG OF LAMB
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Using your hands, rub the lamb all over with the lemon juice. Pat the garlic and rosemary evenly all over the surface of the meat. Season the meat with the salt and pepper and place the lamb in a roasting pan. Place the lamb in the oven and roast for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue to cook for about 1 hour longer for medium-rare, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the roast registers about 145 degrees F to 150 degrees F (be careful that the thermometer does not touch the bone.) Remove lamb from pan and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
- Position the roasting pan over your stove burners. Add mixed herbs and onions to pan, and stir to combine with pan drippings. Add chicken stock and wine to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to release any fond. Reduce over high heat until sauce consistency. Strain before serving, if desired. Slice lamb and serve with sauce drizzled over the top.
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY
This leg of lamb is marinated overnight with fresh rosemary, garlic, mustard, honey and lemon zest. Be prepared for many requests for seconds!
Provided by JMASS
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Leg
Time P1DT1h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, rosemary, ground black pepper, lemon zest and garlic. Mix well and apply to the lamb. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 156.5 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 7 g
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC
This is a dish we eat once or twice a month. For a change, you can cook sliced potatoes and sauteed onions in stock under the lamb. They get all those yummy garlicky juices dripping on to them.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350f.
- With a small, sharp knife cut slits all over the lamb (top and bottom).
- Insert the slivers of garlic, and the rosemary sprigs.
- Brush the lamb with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place on a wire rack in a baking tin and pour in 3/4 cup of water.
- Roast for about 2 hours basting often with the pan juices.
- remove from oven and cover loosely with foil.
- Allow to"rest" for about 15 minutes before carving.
- We serve with roasted vegetables, peas, gravy and mint jelly.
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC
A roasted leg of lamb is always a treat but it's even better when studded with garlic and served with fresh mint sauce.
Provided by Allegra McEvedy
Categories Main course
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
- Use a small, sharp knife to make 12-14 slits all over the lamb. Peel two garlic cloves and slice them into shards. Roughly squash the remaining garlic and put into the bottom of a large roasting tin.
- Push a few slivers of garlic and small sprigs of rosemary down into each slit in the lamb and season with plenty of salt and pepper.
- Put the carrots and onions into the roasting tin, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay the lamb on top and roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- For the mint sauce, mix together the sugar and vinegar until the sugar is dissolved. Add the mint and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to the fridge to steep.
- Remove the lamb from the oven, pour in the wine then return to the oven and roast for a further 45 minutes.
- When cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and transfer to a board. Cover with foil and leave to rest for 15- 20 minutes.
- Carve the lamb into thin slices and serve with the mint sauce and roasted vegetables.
ROAST LAMB STUDDED WITH ROSEMARY & GARLIC
If you have time, stud the lamb a day in advance to allow the flavours to really permeate the meat
Provided by Paul Merrett
Categories Main course
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a sharp pointed knife, make at least 30 small incisions all over the leg of lamb.
- Take 4 cloves from 1 bulb of garlic, peel and thinly slice them, then prod a slice into each incision. Next, take 1 bunch of rosemary, pull off small sprigs and push into the incisions, too.
- If done in advance, cover the leg of lamb well and refrigerate. Remove from the fridge 1 hr before roasting.
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Heat a large frying pan, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and brown the leg of lamb all over.
- Scatter 2 carrots, cut into large chunks, 1 quartered onion, the remaining garlic and rosemary in a large roasting tin, pour in 1 glass of red wine and 1.2l beef or lamb stock, then place the browned lamb in the tin.
- Roast for about 1 hr 45 mins. Turn the leg of lamb halfway through so by the time it's cooked, each side has been in the stock.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 65 grams protein, Sodium 0.85 milligram of sodium
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ANCHOVY, GARLIC AND ROSEMARY
Provided by Aleksandra Crapanzano
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. With a small, sharp knife, make 12 incisions 2 inches deep into the fleshy side of the leg. Insert a piece of garlic, half an anchovy and a small sprig of rosemary into each incision. Push them in with your little finger.
- Cream the butter with the remaining anchovies and smear it all over the meat. Sprinkle the meat generously with black pepper, place in a roasting pan and pour the wine around it. Tuck in any leftover sprigs of rosemary and pour the lemon juice over the meat.
- Roast in the oven for 15 minutes; lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and roast for 1 hour more, basting from time to time with the juices. (Cook slightly longer, depending on how well done you like your meat.) Let rest in a warm place for at least 15 minutes before carving.
- Meanwhile, taste the juices, adding salt as needed. (It should not need much because of the anchovies.) If the gravy is too thin, simmer it in a skillet to thicken. If you choose, garnish the slices of lamb with sprigs of watercress. Serve with gravy and mashed potatoes or creamed eggplant.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1033, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 72 grams, SaturatedFat 33 grams, Sodium 1428 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH JUNIPER & ROSEMARY
Matt rubs his lamb with a few simple aromatics for a no-fuss Sunday lunch
Provided by Matt Tebbutt
Categories Main course
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Mix the garlic, rosemary, peppercorns and juniper together with enough olive oil to make a paste. Remove the lamb from the fridge and vigorously rub with the paste, then set aside for about 1 hr while the lamb comes up to room temp.
- Place the leg into a roasting tin and roast for about 1 hr 45 mins. Remove the lamb and allow to rest on a board wrapped in foil for at least 30 mins. This will give you lamb that is still slightly pink in the middle. If you prefer your meat well done, cook for 2 hrs, then leave to rest as stated.
- Pour off as much fat from the pan as you can, then place the pan on a direct heat, scraping up any bits. Pour in the wine, bring to the boil and reduce a little scraping the pan with a wooden spoon. Strain the juices into a saucepan and season to taste. When the lamb has rested, slice it. Tip any juices into the sauce, then reheat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 36 grams fiber, Protein 73 grams protein, Sodium 0.42 milligram of sodium
LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY
Steps:
- Pat lamb dry and score fat by making shallow cuts all over with tip of a sharp small knife.
- Pound garlic to a paste with sea salt using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a heavy knife) and stir together with rosemary and pepper. Put lamb in a lightly oiled roasting pan, then rub paste all over lamb. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Roast lamb in middle of oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted 2 inches into thickest part of meat (do not touch bone) registers 130°F, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 15 to 25 minutes (internal temperature will rise to about 140°F for medium-rare).
- Add wine to pan and deglaze by boiling over moderately high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Season pan juices with salt and pepper and serve with lamb.
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC
Steps:
- Place lamb, fat side up, in large roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt. Mix oil, minced rosemary, lemon peel and garlic in bowl. Rub over lamb.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast lamb until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130°F for medium-rare, basting occasionally with pan juices, about 1hours. Transfer to platter. Tent loosely with foil; let stand for 15 minutes.
- Spoon off fat from drippings in roasting pan; add 1/4 cup water to pan. Place on burner over medium heat. Add any lamb juices from platter. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits on bottom of pan. Season with salt. Keep warm.
- Cut lamb into thin slices; arrange on platter. Pour pan juices over. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.
ROSEMARY ROASTED LAMB
Who knew so few ingredients could result in such an elegant and savory entree? One bite will make this no-fuss main dish memorable. -Matthew Lawrence, Vashon, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, salt and rosemary; rub over lamb. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Place lamb, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein.
Tips:
- For the best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure that the lamb is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Allow the lamb to rest for at least 15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the lamb with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or mint sauce.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check the lamb for doneness by inserting a knife into the thickest part of the meat. If the juices run clear, the lamb is cooked.
- To make a quick and easy mint sauce, simply combine chopped mint, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl.
Conclusion:
Roast leg of lamb with rosemary is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the rosemary adds a delicious aroma. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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