Roast Leg Of Lamb - French Cooking At Home Recipe

Name: Roast Leg Of Lamb - French Cooking At Home
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 leg of lamb; 1 garlic clove, sliced and cut into narrow slivers (1 large clove, more if cloves are small); 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper, coarse ground; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup herbes de provence, dried (See note at end of directions); 4 -6 potatoes, sliced about 1 inch thick; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup beef stock

Servings: persons

1 leg of lamb
1 garlic clove, sliced and cut into narrow slivers (1 large clove, more if cloves are small)
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper, coarse ground
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup herbes de provence, dried (See note at end of directions)
4 -6 potatoes, sliced about 1 inch thick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup beef stock

1
Pre-heat oven to 500u00b0F.
2
Use an oven pan while you are preparing the joint (you will remove the joint from the pan when you place it in the oven).
3
Pierce leg all over and insert slivers of garlic.
4
Mix lemon juice, salt and pepper, and olive oil and wipe all over the joint (use your hands).
5
Pat the herbs all over the joint forming a 'crust'.
6
Lay potato slices in another oven pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
7
Toss around (again, using your hands is easier) to ensure the slices are well coated, and pour over the beef stock.
8
Place uncovered joint directly onto the oven shelf/grid, with the oven pan of potates below, i.e. allowing lamb juices to drip down into the potatoes.
9
Roast for 20 minutes, then reduce oven heat to 325u00b0F.
10
Total roasting time will depend on the size of the joint as follows:
11
Medium-rare : 20-25 minutes per pound plus an additional 20 minutes;.
12
Well-done : 25-30 minutes per pound plus an additional 25 minutes.
13
Notes re Herbs de Provence - a mixture of dried herbs - there is a recipe here on Zaar (Recipe #18565); although many make their own blends, leaving out the lavendar and/or adding marjoram, for example.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 leg of lamb, 1 garlic clove, sliced and cut into narrow slivers (1 large clove, more if cloves are small), 1/2 lemon, juice of, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Roast Leg Of Lamb - French Cooking At Home falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Roast Leg Of Lamb - French Cooking At Home

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