A lot of people shy away from making lamb. It’s fairly expensive in most of America for one thing, but there’s also some strange stigma attached to it. some don’t like the aroma of cooking lamb, but the reason I hear from most people for avoiding this delectable food is that “it’s too difficult to cook correctly,” or they are afraid they’ll mess it up.
In my book this is a crying shame. Nothing could be simpler than cooking a delicious leg of lamb. As long as you apply a few simple methods and the proper tools it’s an almost foolproof meal that will not only make for a great family meal, but one that will get you all kinds of cooking cred from those other folks who think that cooking a great lamb dish requires some kind of mystical powers.
So come along with me on a journey that may just make lamb one of your favorite dishes. The only special tool you’ll need is a good probe thermometer. No magic wands or other strange arcane devices of the art of cookery will be necessary. Once you’re done being surprised at how simple this is to prepare, perhaps you’ll be willing to dive in and try a few that are a bit more adventurous… But for now, just the basics!
Succulent roast leg of lamb paired with pan gravy made from the juices. Simple and perfect for any time of the year.
Roast Leg of Lamb with Pan Gravy
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6 Serving Size:
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Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1063Total Fat: 66gSaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 35gCholesterol: 306mgSodium: 1014mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 90g
And for the temperatures you’re looking for in your lamb:
Lamb Rare Medium-rare Medium Well done | 135°F (53C) 140° – 150° (63C) 160° (72C) 165° and above (74C or higher) |
What I would have done differently had I thought of it at the time:
There are a ton of recipes out there for leg of lamb. Some are far more complex than this one, but this is a good place to start, especially if it’s your first try.
Links to other recipes like this:
- Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe, from Elise at Simply Recipes
- Little Lamb Leg Roast for Chilly Weather, from the good Dr. Biggles at MeatHenge
- Roast Leg of Lamb with Cracked Peppercorns and Herbs, By Andrea Meyers