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Ina Garten’s Garlic & Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb

Ina Garten’s Garlic & Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb: Juicy & Easy Delight

Ina Garten’s Garlic & Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb offers a comforting aroma and delicious flavors, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lamb
  • 5-6 pounds Leg of lamb Choose bone-in for extra flavor and juiciness.
  • 6-8 cloves Garlic Minced, infuses the meat with bold aromatic depth.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Fresh rosemary Chopped, complements lamb's richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme Chopped, adds earthy herbaceous layers.
  • ¼ cup Olive oil Helps herbs and garlic cling to the meat.
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper Adds mild heat.
For Serving & Optional Sides
  • 1 cup Red wine Optional, for pan sauce.
  • 1 pound Baby potatoes Roast alongside lamb.
  • Seasonal vegetables Roasted or steamed.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • roasting pan
  • Skillet
  • Kitchen Twine
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

How to Make Garlic & Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F, positioning the rack in the center.
  2. Pat the leg of lamb dry with paper towels, trim excess fat, and tie with kitchen twine.
  3. Combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper until a thick paste forms.
  4. Rub the herb-garlic mixture evenly over the leg.
  5. Place lamb fat-side up in a roasting pan and bake at 425°F for 20 minutes.
  6. Lower oven to 350°F and continue roasting for 1 to 1¼ hours until a meat thermometer reads 135°F.
  7. Tent the lamb loosely with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  8. Transfer roasting pan juices to a skillet, add red wine, and simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  9. Strain into a bowl and whisk in butter until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, let the lamb sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.

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