Lamb Roasted with Garlic and Anchovies

1. 1

   In a small bowl combine the garlic, rosemary, 1 tablespoon of the salt, anchovies, 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and the white wine vinegar and stir to form a paste.

2. 2

   Using a sharp paring knife, make evenly spaced deep slits all over the roast and stuff the slits with as much of the paste mixture as you can.

3. 3

   Using your hands, rub any remaining paste all over the sides of the lamb and place the lamb in a baking dish.

4. 4

   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

5. 5

   Remove the lamb from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

7. 7

   Remove the plastic wrap from the lamb and add the white wine and chicken stock to the bottom of the baking dish.

8. 8

   Rub the lamb all over with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon of kosher salt and the black pepper.

9. 9

   Transfer the lamb to the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130 to 140 degrees F. for medium rare, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove the lamb from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

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    Serve slices of lamb with some of the pan juices ladled over the top.

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    Garnish with the chopped parsley and mint before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.