Roast Leg Of Lamb With Balsamic Onions Recipe

Name: Roast Leg Of Lamb With Balsamic Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 onions (6 oz. each), peeled and quartered; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; Salt and pepper; 1 leg of lamb (5 to 6 lb.); 3 cloves garlic, slivered; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves or dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Rosemary sprigs

Servings: persons

4 onions (6 oz. each), peeled and quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
1 leg of lamb (5 to 6 lb.)
3 cloves garlic, slivered
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves or dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Rosemary sprigs

1
In a bowl, mix onions with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Meanwhile, rinse lamb; trim off and discard excess surface fat. Cut 1/2-inch slits all over the leg and insert garlic slivers. Rub lamb with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the lemon juice, then pat rosemary leaves and oregano onto meat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set lamb in an 11- by 17-inch roasting pan. Spoon onions and marinade around lamb.
3
Roast in a 375u00b0 oven until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of leg to the bone registers 140u00b0 for medium-rare, 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 1/2 hours; or 150u00b0 for medium, 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes. If drippings begin to burn, add water 1/4 cup at a time as needed.
4
Transfer lamb to a board or platter and, keeping warm, let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Keep onions warm in pan while lamb rests. Spoon onions and drippings around lamb; garnish with rosemary sprigs. Slice meat and serve with onions and juices. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 onions (6 oz. each), peeled and quartered, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Roast Leg Of Lamb With Balsamic Onions 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.

Roast Leg Of Lamb With Balsamic Onions

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