High Altitude Lamb Recipe

Name: High Altitude Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: leg of lamb (6-7 lbs); 2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers; 1/2 teaspoon dried savory; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper (optional); 1 -2 tablespoon flour, for gravy; 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup chicken stock, for gravy (in case there is not enough drippings); to taste potato, peeled (optional)

Servings: persons

leg of lamb (6-7 lbs)
2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon flour, for gravy
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup chicken stock, for gravy (in case there is not enough drippings)
to taste potato, peeled (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 550 degrees F.
2
Place lamb fat side up on rack in roasting pan.
3
With small sharp knife cut slits all over lamb.
4
Place garlic slivers in slits.
5
In small bowl combine savory through olive oil and combine well.
6
Rub herb mixture over lamb.
7
Salt and pepper lamb, if desired.
8
Insert meat therometer into lamb.
9
Bake at 550 degrees F for 15 minutes (rare-internal temp 140), 20 minutes (medium-internal temp 160), or 25 minutes (well-internal temp 170).
10
Turn off oven.
11
Do not open oven door for 3 1/2 hours.
12
Pour off 2 Tablespoons fat into saucepan and cook with 1 Tablespoon flour.
13
Add drippings and chicken stock to equal 2 cups.
14
Cook until thickened.

293

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: leg of lamb (6-7 lbs), 2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers, 1/2 teaspoon dried savory, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, High Altitude Lamb falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

High Altitude Lamb

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