King Leg of Lamb
Equipment
Ingredients
Main
lamb leg (bone-in)
2 kg
olive oil
60 ml
garlic
8 cloves
rosemary
4 sprigs
thyme
4 sprigs
salt
15 g
black pepper
5 g
paprika
10 g
lemon
1 pcs
Instructions
Prepare the lamb
Pat the lamb leg dry with paper towels and trim excess fat if needed.
Make the marinade
Crush garlic cloves, chop rosemary and thyme, then mix with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice.
Marinate the lamb
Rub the marinade all over the lamb leg, making sure to cover every surface. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Roast the lamb
Place the marinated lamb leg in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 2.5-3 hours, basting occasionally with the juices.
Rest the meat
Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
Serve
Carve the lamb into thin slices and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in airtight container. Reheating in oven preserves texture better than microwave.
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