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Garlic Rosemary Roast Pastured Leg of Lamb

A classic Sunday roast — boneless pastured leg of lamb studded with garlic and rosemary, roasted to a rosy medium.

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min
Serves
8
Garlic Rosemary Roast Pastured Leg of Lamb

Marinate your lamb!

Pastured lamb is lean and full-flavored — a marinade seasons it through, adds moisture, and its acid gently tenderizes the meat while mellowing lamb's natural richness. It makes an especially big difference before grilling chops, steaks, or kebabs.

Get our easy lamb marinades

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Let the lamb sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425F.

  2. 2

    Make small slits over the roast and tuck in the garlic slivers. Rub all over with olive oil, rosemary, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Roast at 425F for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350F and roast about 55-65 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 135F for medium.

  4. 4

    Rest, tented with foil, for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Notes

Farm tip: Pastured lamb is leaner than commodity lamb — use a thermometer and pull it at 135F so it stays juicy.

Serving suggestion: Serve with roasted potatoes, carrots, and a spoonful of mint sauce.

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