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Italian Leg of Lamb Recipe

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Italian Leg of Lamb Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + marinating Bake: 2-1/4 hours

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 to 2/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 boneless leg of lamb (4 to 5 pounds)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, oil and seasonings. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add lamb. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Drain and discard marinade from lamb. Place lamb fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-1/4 to 3 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium, a meat thermometer should read 160°; well-done, 170°), basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Yield: 11 servings.

Originally published as Italian Leg of Lamb in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2001, p172

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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