Italian Leg of Lamb

When this pleasantly seasoned roast appears on my Easter table, no one walks away hungry. Garlic, lemon juice and seasonings make each bite of this succulent lamb irresistible.

SERVINGS

12

CATEGORY

Main Dish

METHOD

Baked

PREP

10 min.

COOK

135 min.

TOTAL

145 min.

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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008

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