How To Cook Leg Of Lamb?

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C)

Pat the leg of lamb dry with paper towels

Trim excess fat if needed

Score the fat lightly with a knife

Rub the lamb with salt, black pepper, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and olive oil

Place the lamb in a roasting pan or on a rack in a roasting pan

Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, avoiding bone

Roast until the internal temperature reaches:

125°F to 130°F for rare

135°F to 140°F for medium-rare

145°F for medium

Baste occasionally with pan juices if desired

Add vegetables around the lamb if desired

Remove the lamb from the oven when it is 5°F below the target temperature

Tent loosely with foil

Let rest for 15 to 20 minutes

Slice against the grain

Serve with pan juices or sauce

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