Roasted Leg of Lamb

Servings

4-6

Ready In:

2hrs 

Good For:

Spoiling Mum on Mother’s Day

An easy and delicious meal the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 – 3kg bone-in leg of lamb
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celcius. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Pat lamb dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, score the top side of the lamb by making shallow cuts all over.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, Dijon, salt and pepper.

Step 4

Place lamb, fat side up, on a rack in the prepared roasting pan. Spread garlic mixture evenly over the lamb, rubbing in thoroughly into the scored cuts.

Step 5

Place into oven and roast for about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes for Medium, or until the desired doneness. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.

Step 6

Serve immediately with your favourite roast veggies and condiments.

Recipe credit: Damn Delicious