ROAST LEG OF LAMB - ITALIAN STYLE 5 to 6 lb. leg of lamb 1/3 c. olive oil 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. dried rosemary 1/4 tsp. pepper Wipe with a clean damp cloth, the leg of lamb. Cut several slits in surface and insert a slice of garlic in each slit. Place lamb, skin side down, on rack in pan. Insert meat thermometer in center of the thickest part, being sure the bulb does not rest in fat or on bone. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with lemon peel. Combine salt, rosemary and pepper; sprinkle over meat. Roast, uncovered, at 300 degrees for about 3 hours, 30 to 35 minutes per pound. Meat is medium done when thermometer reaches 175 degrees, well done at 180 degrees. Makes about 10 servings. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |