Roast Leg of Lamb
"I have to say my dad was the only member that could make a fantastic meal. No matter how late it was, at least 4 kids would show up looking to be fed. The easiest and most elegant thing he ever did was leg of lamb. I've given this to my ex-mother-in-law and many of her friends!"
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1 (5 lb) leg of lamb
- 1 -2 clove elephant garlic, mashed with a knife and finely slivered
- 1⁄2 cup caraway seed (or enough to coat leg)
- 2 cups water
directions
- A meat thermometer.
- create slits in leg of lamb all over.
- insert cloves of garlic into slits and roll in caraway seeds to coat entirely.
- place on roasting rack over a deep (pan roasting pan).
- fill pan with water about halfway.
- insert thermometer into thickest part of lamb.
- place on rack over pan and tent with tinfoil.
- cook at 350 until almost done (reading will show on thermometer) remove foil and finish cooking.
- use drippings in pan to make gravy.
- serve with any side dishes you like.
- This always comes out juicy, tender and delicious; don't let the amount of steps fool you into thinking this is a long process.
- It's really very quick to prep, elegant to serve and tastes great!
- Best tip is to make sure you don't run out of liquid in the pan (top-up with water as needed) as this keeps the lamb moist and tender!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Norelllaura1
Highlands, NJ
I'm a single mom of an 11 year old boy. I work full-time and love to cook. My son (and his friends)love to eat my cooking. Mostly we eat seafood because we love it and it's quick to cook. I love fishing (of course) biking, hiking, gardening and reading. We have a cat, Hooligan; and yes, there is a good reason for that name.
