Garlic-Roasted Lamb
Use fresh rosemary, if possible (many supermarkets carry it). The flavor it imparts to the lamb will be far superior to that of dried. If you like, white potatoes may be substituted for the sweet potatoes, and turnips for the parsnips. You can also flavor lamb by covering it with lemon slices before roasting.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
20 minCook
1 5/6 hrsReady
2 1/6 hrsIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | pounds |
leg of lamb
about 1 shank half leg |
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|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
salt and black pepper
|
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|
| 8 | cloves |
garlic
sliced in half lengthwise |
|
| 2 | large |
rosemary sprigs
fresh or 2 teaspoons dried |
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|
| 2 | teaspoons |
olive oil
or canola oil |
|
| 4 | large |
sweet potatoes, or yams
peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes |
|
| 6 | each |
parsnips
cut into 1-inch pieces |
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|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | kg |
leg of lamb
about 1 shank half leg |
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|
| 0.6 | ml |
salt and black pepper
|
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|
| 8 | cloves |
garlic
sliced in half lengthwise |
|
| 2 | large |
rosemary sprigs
fresh or 2 teaspoons dried |
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|
| 1E+1 | ml |
olive oil
or canola oil |
|
| 4 | large |
sweet potatoes, or yams
peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes |
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| 6 | each |
parsnips
cut into 1-inch pieces |
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|
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
With a sharp knife, trim all the fat and any cartilage from the lamb.
Season the meat with salt and pepper.
With a small knife, make slits about 1 inch deep all over the leg of lamb.
Using most of the garlic and all the rosemary, push a garlic half or a few rosemary leaves into each of the slits.
Step 3: In a large roasting pan, combine oil with sweet potatoes, parsnips, and remaining garlic to coat well.
Move the vegetables to the side of the pan and place the lamb in the center.
Roast the lamb and vegetables 1½ to 2 hours or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the meat reads 160°F (for medium).
Turn the vegetables occasionally so that they cook evenly.
Remove pan from the oven.
With a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a serving dish and keep them warm.
Transfer the lamb to a carving platter, cover with foil, and let stand for 5 minutes.
Slice the roast lamb and serve with the vegetables.
