roast rosemary leg of lamb

Lamb

Roast Rosemary Leg of Lamb

Roast lamb is perfect for Easter time or any special occasion. This succulent rosemary leg of lamb recipe calls for a flavorful rosemary, garlic and onion rub. —Suzy Horvath, Milwaukie, Oregon

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bone-in leg of lamb (5 to 6 pounds), trimmed

Directions

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.