A simple herb mixture on this roast provides irresistible flavor,” relates Sharon Cusson of Augusta, Maine.
TIME & SERVINGS
YIELDS: 10 SERVING(S)
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 2 HOURS
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 2 HOURS
INGREDIENT
1 bone-in leg of lamb (6 to 8 pounds), trimmed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
INSTRUCTIONS(STEPS)
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place lamb on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up. Cut 12-14 slits 1/2 in. deep in roast. Combine garlic, thyme, marjoram, oregano, salt and pepper; spoon 2 teaspoons into the slits. Brush roast with oil; rub with remaining herb mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Let meat stand 15 minutes before slicing.