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Roasted Leg of Lamb

Contributed By: jbaumgartner
CBS News

Classic and Classy Easter Meal

Ingredients

3 Garlic cloves, finely minced

3 tbs Chopped fresh mint

3 tbs Chopped fresh oregano

2 tbs Olive oil, plus more as needed

1 tsp. Kosher salt plus more to taste

Freshly groud pepper,to taste

1 Boneless leg of lamb, about 4 lb.butterflied

2 tbs. Wild game demi-glace or white wine

1/2 cup Chicken stock

2 tbs. Unsalted butter

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350

In a small bowl, combine garlic, mint, oregano, 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tsp salt and pepper. Place lamb on a work surface and spread the herb paste evenly on the meat. Roll up the lamb and tie with kitchen string at 2 to 3 inch intervals.

In roasting pan over med-high heat, warm enough oil to coat bottom of the pan. Add the lamb and brown on all sides, 4 to 5 min. per side. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast, turning lamb every 20 min., until an instant-read thermoer inserted into the thickest part registers 130 for med. rare, about 1 hour. Transfer the lamb to a carving board, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 15 min.

Skim the fat from the pan and set over med. heat. Add the demi-glace sauce and stock and cook, stirring to scrape up the browned bits from the pan bottom. Strain the sauce into a saucepan, set over medium heat and cook until thickened, about 5 min. Whisk in the butter 1 tbs. at a time, season with salt and pepper.

Snip the strings and thinly slice the lamb across the grain.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Other
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Meal Type: Entree