Herbed leg of lamb

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12 large unpeeled garlic cloves
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
1 6 pound boneless leg of lamb trimmed & tied
4-5 pound small unpeeled potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil

1. Preheat to 450. Place the oven rack in the lower third of oven. Peel 6 cloves of garlic. In food processor add rosemary, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp pepper and butter. Process until garlic and rosemary finely minced. Thoroughly coat the top and sides of lamb with mixture. Allow to sit 30 minutes to 1 hour. Toss potatoes and remaining garlic in bowl with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in bottom of large roasting pan. Place lamb on top. Roast for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature of lamb is 135 (rare) 145 (med). Remove from oven and put on platter. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow lamb to rest 20 minutes. Slice and serve with the potatoes.

October 14, 2012 19:02

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Kelli Wallace
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Lawrenceville, GA, United States