Ingredients
- 12 large unpeeled garlic cloves, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (6-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and tied
- 4 to 5 pounds small unpeeled potatoes (16 to 20 potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven so the lamb will sit in the middle of the oven.
Peel 6 of the cloves of garlic and place them in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and butter. Process until the garlic and rosemary are finely minced. Thoroughly coat the top and sides of the lamb with the rosemary mixture. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Toss the potatoes and remaining unpeeled garlic in a bowl with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in the bottom of a large roasting pan. Place the lamb on top of the potatoes and roast for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the lamb is 135 degrees (rare) or 145 degrees (medium). Remove from the oven and put the lamb on a platter; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow the lamb to rest for about 20 minutes. Slice and serve with the potatoes.
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By kimberley.nystr...
Champaign, 52
on January 29, 2012
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This was easy and great... despite probably overcooking it a bit. I set thermometer to rare, but it still was well done. Next time, I'll place my thermometer closer to edge to get earlier warning.
I used regular and sweet potatoes roughly quartered and I upped the whole garlic (was great removed and spread on bread. The sweet potatoes were a nice addition.
Repeatable .... next time I see meat on sale ;-
By itmeansflower
Seattle
on January 13, 2012
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Absolutely delicious! Made it for Christmas dinner, just like the recipe (except added baby carrots.
So easy, so good. First experience with leg of lamb, and I'm so glad I tried it! -I do admit the meat was expensive, but we got several meals out of it, and that was just with 3.5 lbs. Thank you, Ina!
By bpsmith
Cape Cod
on December 30, 2011
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What can I say other than perfection. I followed your directions exactly and it came out perfect, med rare in the middle and med on the ends, just the way my husband likes it! I had a smaller roast so I adjusted the time but other than that. Served this last night and the flavor was wonderful, even the potatos came out garlicy with a little crisp around the edges. I did use the meat thermometer and registered 137 degrees. This ones a keeper. Thank you again for another fabulous recipe!
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