Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb Recipe
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Ingredients: 1 leg of lamb, 7-8 pounds
2 garlic cloves, large, slivered
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried rosmary leaves
2 tablespoons coarsly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground corriander
MINT SAUCE
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
¼ cup boiling water
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Directions:1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Cut slits all over lamb with tip of a sharp knife and insert garlic slivers in slits. Brush lamb all over with olive oil.
2. Combine thyme, rosemary, pepper and coriander in a small bowl and mix well. Pat herb mixture all over lamb to form a crust. Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan. Roast for 40 minutes at 425 F; then reduce heat to 350 F. Roast for about another 2 hours more until meat thermometer reads 140 F for rare or 160 F for medium.
3.MINT SAUCE: Put 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves in a mortar and pound with 1 teaspoon sugar until completely crushed and well blended. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar. Add 1/4 cup boiling water. Mix well and leave to cool. |
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