I am a fairly proficient cook and have had years of experience in my kitchen, (I am 60 yrs old). Took about 1hr45 and the lamb was tender, moist, and delicious with the rub/drippings sauce which added way more flavor. Reduce the heat to 110C or 230F fan-forced and cook for 4 more hours. This lamb recipe is so good! first then broiled until the outside was browned! I made it last night!!!!! Or comments on anything, really. Prepare the seasoning. Sear for 2 minutes, until browned on the bottom, then flip and sear for 2 more minutes until browned on the other side. Made this for dinner last night, easy, fast and Fantastic!!!! Excellent! I sprinkled some cayenne pepper over it and used rosemary infused olive oil. It was quite salty, leaving me to think that it should be 1 teapoon of salt, not tablespoon? When the lamb was medium rare the veg, except for the onions, were still under done. Ive been roasting leg of lamb for my husband for the last 15 years and really only did it for him at Easter! Will definitely be making this again and again! Excellent. Hi Chungah, I roasted it for 2 hours as it still had a little blood after an hour and half. And, although I have never been a fan of leg of lamb myself, I thought it was delicious. This recipe looks great. Definitely a meal you could cook if you are trying to impress someone, would definitely use this recipe again. Delicious and the fragrance in the air when cooking is a mouth watering experience! Im sure your recipe is good, but this sites has so many pervasive, irritating pop up adds, that are driving me to other recipe sites. Oh Wow!! Cover entire lego of lamb with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or up to overnight. Hi. I am a novice who wants lamb for Easter! Thank you Chungah,,,,I love lambIts the most overlooked entree ,.Its cold here so in doing one in the oven,,I usually do it outside cooked on maple wood and charcoal,,The house smells wonderful,,,I really cant believe people coke lamb with all of those spices ,,,Im a salt and pepper guy,,,But I did sprinkle some greek cavenders on it,,,now let it cook a drink some beer and watch football!! The taste when done was great sometimes accidents happen for a reason. Its a recipe, you can omit whatever you want. My first time cooking lamb and it was beyond easy and turned out delicious. Broil again for a few minutes to crisp it up, and done! My husband said its the best lamb hes ever had. Sherri. Absolutely Delicious. Froze the defatted drippings for future lamb stew. My family hates the taste. Had to have another slice as I was preparing to put it in the fridge. Douglas Mary Hutchinson. Havent made a whole leg of lamb in 20+ years and this recipe made it worth the wait! Your recipe not only made me a convert but I will also roast this leg of lamb more than once a year!! I almost regretted why I didnt buy a bigger leg to be enough for my guests. Right? Very simple, I was cooking it for Mothers day and so wanted something special but I usually do beef or pork so I am not confident with cooking lamb and was very unnerved when thats what Mum requested. Add the stock - you can use beef or lamb stock. For the Potatoes: With about 30 minutes left in the cooking process of the lamb, begin to make the potatoes. I will be making this again in the near future. I tried your recipe, it was delicious. Cover and roast for 3 hours or until the meat is falling off the bone. Thanks! Looks so elegant! I love hearty meals that serve a large number of people, and that you can graze on all day. Thank you for this recipe!! And so easy. Its no secret that I am a comfort food cooker. Im making this for Christmas and its my first time making a lamb roast. I used boneless lamb leg, cooked until interior temperature reached 127F (the temperature is quite different from different part of the lamb so 127 F is the highest temperature I got among various points). I usually cook the shanks. Amazing lamb roast! I have a roasting pan with a lid Do I start covered then remove? It took about 15 mins longer than I calculated but it was wonderful and now we are enjoying the leftovers. Just perfect!! I will forego the aluminum foil and make gravel with the drippings. The first time I used the recipe with the bone in. Drizzle olive oil over leg of lamb and swish a bit around with your fingers. TY, Question, I have a boneless leg of lamb. This was perfection! I have several saved recipes from your site and Ive never been disappointed. I want to make the roast with the mini hasselback potatoes, but the recipes call for two different oven temperatures. For a first timer at attempting NZ lamb leg, I am stoked! Making my first leg of lamb for me was amazing, I read this recipe I followed all directions added the exact ingredients and baked and Wolla it came out amazing and remind you this is my first time in my lifetime (62 yrs God bless) ..,so as the person said who created this recipe said and I quote it is DAMNDELICIOUS. Yes dry herbs are more potent, try 1/4-1/3 of actual amounts. Id recommend using what you usually use for roasting food in the oven. We are a team of 4 hard-working women to provide these professionally-tested recipes for all of our awesome home cooks out there. I used my own spices as the husband wanted Cumin themed lamb. Thank you, Damn Delicious, for another eaay-to-follow, yummy recipe. Well my family does love a crunchy skin but just wondering if wrapping and cooking it in tinfoil for the first hour helps make it more tender / cook more evenly? It always turns out finger licking good. Your email address will not be published. Im a first timer and wasnt sure about a few things: 1) to cover or not to cover? Look no further if you are cooking lamb for the first time. Jay. Im going to add this to my rotation. I served it with mint jelly and Greek Leon roasted potatoes. A perfect recipe for an expensive cut of meat, infallible and easy. This is a fantastic roast that is perfect to serve up to a large group of family or guests especially for holiday occasions such as Easter, Passover, or Christmas. The family loved it!!! I had stirred fried green beans with garlic and olive oil, baby potatoes, and roasted zucchini and yellow squash,and spring mix salad along with it. A gravy made with the drippings (fat separated and used to make a roux, then broth added back as well as some chicken broth) and a bouquet garni of mint was served with the carved lamb, as well as the veggies as a side dish. All i can add is that it was easy, soooo tender and flavorful! Did you make Lamb Jerky? This recipe is a great find, thanks very much. Thank you for sharing, loved it. I made this tonight and it was delicious! You can also heat it in the microwave until hot. Can I apply this same recipe to Gamon? I made it for Easter and it was gorgeous! Im thinking of putting some other veggies in with it to roast alsoinstead of separatelyGood or not Good? I am dying to try the hasselback potatoes with this but sadly I only have one oven! I am making it again this year. I made this the other day and girrrrrrrl, it was absolutely delicious! Doubled the rub per someone elses comment (used dry herbs), used half on the roast and added drippings to the reserved half. Lamb Step 1. Just made this last night. I see that the potatoes suggested also need to go in the oven for 45 mins. So easy! Or no cover at all? Ive made this recipe and it was amazing. I love this! Hence the term soup bones. Were even voting to have it for Thanksgiving instead of turkey but it is very expensive meat. Thanks. I used dried basil instead of thyme as that was what I had on hand, ginger powder instead of garlic and added a bit of dried mint and marinated overnight. Came out perfect! Thanks for sharing. How long do I cook a 10 lb bone in leg of lamb. .garlic rub;one slice of bacon; foundation of thinned sliced russet potatoespeeled or not. So, I dont usually leave comments on recipes. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat in the oil. Huge hit. Place the lamb in a pan and cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight to marinate for at least 12 hours and up to 48 hours. Its easy & fool-proof, even for you first-timers! So flavorful! I started with a 5.34 pound bone in leg of lamb and prepared it as written except I only had dried spices. Thank you so much. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large Dutch oven, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Thank you! The end result is: The outer part is more like medium, just the way I like it, slight hint of pink with crispy skin. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This was so good I just had to comment. But I followed the method of this recipe. Are they just for show/garnish? One friend lived in New Zealand for several years and said it was perfect! I am going to cook it for dinner tomorrow! Im passing this one along to my family! Fabulous recipe! My roast came out absolutely perfect! Hi, thanks for sharing your recipe. What if I dont have a roasting pan, what can I use? Remove leg of lamb 2 hours before cooking to allow meat to come to room temperature. I was curious as to why you dont cover the lamb at first to keep the moisture in as well. You never let me down! The results, damn delicious. Instructions. Tried this for the first time and so far so good as it is cooking and looking quite beautifully. Place the lamb, fat side up, over the vegetables. Then after it was ready to be eaten yummy!! Required fields are marked *. Using a sharp knife, score the top side of the lamb by making shallow cuts in a diamond pattern. TRY IT! If wanting to keep it very Italian, then serve it up with roasted potatoes. Doesnt show on Pinterest or Safari, but Chrome is fine. The seasoning was great. I thought my lamb was so good until I tried this wonderful recipe. The lamb should be sprinkled with the cooking juices every 30 minutes to ensure that it remains moist. Learn how to make this delicious garlic and herb marinated and roasted bone-in leg of lamb recipe that is perfect to serve up to family and friends. Cover lamb with foil. For the first 15 minutes I put it on 450 then reduced to 350 for remainder of cooking. Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 275. 3. Fantastic as always! I am doing this for a class I need the recipe. Easter dinner everyone loved it! Aussies know how to cook lamb, we are raised on it. Delicious dish that my son and I made together and great to make on a Sunday to have meals during the week. Damn Tasty!!! Place the pan in the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are browned and tender. This is a fantastic recipe. 3.3 lbs. Easy and delicious. As I only had a 2 1/2 lb leg of lamb I only cooked for an hour and 15. Im not a mustard fan. The potatoes wont crisp up at all while theyre sharing the oven with meat (too much moisture). OR you could buy another oven LOL!!! Quite pleased on how it turned out. Great recipe, thank you. I usually roast my potatoes at 350 but in a separate pan. I cooked it on a Kamado Joe smoker at 300F for 90 min. I have never really been a fan of lamb but WOW, what a sad world I have been living in without it. Add the lamb chops in a single layer, fat side down. This way, if vegetables are not done, they can continue to roast while the roast is resting before cutting. And its sure to be a crowd-please for your Easter holiday or your next dinner party. I did for a second time and we only had regular and honey mustard. I just used half the amount. Long enough cooking time to cook the side dishes. Thx! Amazing recipe, will definitely make it again. Its fool-proof and fuss-free. Thank you for the easy dinner and delicious dinner idea! A complete success everyone loved it. It says 425 F when you read the recipe for the recommended hasselback potatoes. I cooked it for 1.5 hours and had it rest under tin foil for 20 minutes. Made this dish for Christmas and couldnt believe how tasty it came out! This lamb looks so delicious! I loved this recipe, so simple to make yet so damn delicious. How long would you cook this with a 2.5-3 lb bone-in roast? The herb rub is perfect, the only change I made was I doubled the rub measurements and used a boneless leg. This is my go-to lamb recipe! Thank you! This is such a simple, fast, delicious recipe. Made this for dinner tonight for Christmas, it came out amazing!! Made this dish last night, it was absolutely delicious. Still very very delicious. (For a 5-6 lb leg of lamb, this means you will be roasting 1.5-2.5 hours for medium rare or 2-3 hours for medium.) Was just going to make a simple roast, then I found this recipe and since everything I have made from Damn Delicious has been damn delicious I had to try. xx. I used ground thyme instead of fresh, I also lowered the amount of it to 1/4 t. ( Because it would have been too overpowering) Other than that I followed the recipe exactly as given. If there are any leftovers we make gyro sandwiches the next day! Easy and flavor is out of this world. Even those that typically arent crazy about lamb said they were surprised that they like it. Place your lamb slices on a microwave-safe plate. Will try not to mess with it! I did put til foil over the top at the end to lock the juices in too. I tried it twice; the first on a three-year-old Icelandic ewe and the second on a yearling lamb. (I use a similar herb rub on the pork when I make it) He is getting is wish today as my husband just popped his head into my office and said You think I should get some lamb while I am out? subtle hint I suppose! The rub made all the difference in the world. Mix lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, vinegar, rosemary, thyme, sea salt, and pepper together in a bowl until a thick paste forms. Ok, I consider myself a lamb expert. Made the recipe twice now in the last 2 weeks. I think Ill try the flavorful rub on lamb chops too. I made it for Easter this year and it was the first piece of lamb that I really liked. You can use an oven safe pan/dish instead but please use your best judgement when deciding. Place the lamb in a pan and cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight to marinate for at least 12 hours and up to 48 hours. When you say shallow cuts, how deep? Thank you for sharing this recipe! Place the lamb in a casserole dish with the garlic, rosemary and chicken stock. The ingredients required to season the lamb easy to find. How to Store: Place covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Made this yesterday and it turned out amazing. Im wondering how this seasoning would taste on a rack of lamb, which has less of a lamb flavor. I prepped it exactly per the recipe, but then my husband put it on the kamado grill, indirect heat, at 350. Im making it tomorrow for Easter. Thanks for helping this vegetarian make her first Easter Lamb. Rub the lamb belly pieces all over with the mixture then place in a non-reactive container and cover. I also added fresh sage and everyone loved the lamb. First time cooking lamb and second time ever having lamb (first time I did not like it). Awesome and so simple and the name says it alldamn delicious!!! This was insanely easy and it was absolutely mind blowing! Didnt wrap the roast and the crisp was perfect. I made a leg of lamb for the first time and used this recipe. Learn how your comment data is processed. This was AMAZING! Place into oven and roast until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees F for medium, about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, or until desired doneness. Pour 1 cup water into base of roasting pan. Now a family favorite. First, fat side down for one hour-ish at 350flip fat side up for one hour (ish) at 325 used chicken broth to soak up the bottom of pan and made gravy with that. I sat it on root veggies (onion, potato, carrot), halved garlic cloves, fennel and celery to roast. Air should be able to circulate between all the dishes. I got hammered drunk and enjoyed it. (Hes usually not a lamb fan) Im definitely going to make this again! Just added a bit of dry white wine under rack in roasting pan not touching meat. Cook a leg of lamb in the slow cooker and be rewarded with tender meat that melts in the mouth.