This was a fabulous recipe. (1) Add the chopped carrots, and garlic, stir well and cook for about 4 minutes. I made this a few years ago with rave reviews. I got the lamb for a fantastic price too at the grocery store. I will forego the aluminum foil and make gravel with the drippings. Made for meal in one pan. Preheat the oven to 425. Rub lamb with oil and sprinkle with ras el hanout mixture. Just wanted to say thank you for all of your amazing recipes! I scored the top (fatty side) of the roast for the rub; next time Ill try doubling the rub so I can score all around the roast. Thanks for sharing. Cooked this for the Christmas dinner the other day and it was absolutely delicious!!! My 11 year old son made this and it was great! If you dont have one of those fancy ovens that can cook at two different temperatures, make the at 350 degrees. Lamb Step 1. Even those who typically are averse to lamb even enjoyed this dish tonight! Where does it say 425 degrees? We all fought over the bits of crust. Rest the lamb on the counter for 10-15 minutes, tented loosely with aluminum foil. Please read my disclosure policy. I froze the rest and had it for 3 more meals. Place the leg of lamb in a large resealable plastic . 3.3 lbs. Cheers and enjoy. I try to share your recipes as much as I can, so thank you. I know its good when my Greek Mother-in-law compliments the results. Place the leg of lamb on a large baking sheet and rub herb mixture all over and stuff into the slits. My husband does not look forward to lamb dinners, but he said the seasoning in this recipe helped him to enjoy it (as much as he can, as he is not a lamb lover). Anxious to cook though I might use slightly cook rice in the bottom of the pan to absorb all the delicious drippings. Thank you for this delicious recipe! For fall off the bone internal temperature of 203 to 205 <-> Cook at 325 for 45-50 minutes per pound. Made this dish last night, it was absolutely delicious. Ive prepared more family meals than I can count. Definitely a meal you could cook if you are trying to impress someone, would definitely use this recipe again. Shes 5 now and still loves it. Combine all three with the olive oil, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper. Prepared an 8.9 lb leg and cooked for 2hrs. Thank you for this reciepe!!! Made this several times. It was so good my dad even had seconds! I really want to try this, but Im just not sure abou the temp/time. I am dying to try the hasselback potatoes with this but sadly I only have one oven! Im going to try this mainly because of the simplicity of preparing the lamb. Keep them coming! This is one of my favorite dishes to make. If the plastic bag was not altered, the giblets and poultry should be safe to use as long as the meat is fully cooked. Great recipe, thank you. To me, no need for gravy with the herb and garlic crust. Its literally damn delicious this is the second time I cooked thanks for the recipe. The only problem we had was it was too dry and overdone, but I had butterflied and seared the lamb before scoring and adding the spices. This is a fantastic recipe. Tender and yum, yum good. Douglas Mary Hutchinson. I usually cook the shanks. I did not have a bone-in but next time will try that. Hence the term soup bones. This was amazing to say the least. Used 5.5# of bone-in lamb. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Thank you! I will definitely be making this again. Ive made this twice now and family love it. It was my first time making lamb & it was so good! Served it with mint jelly. The only thing I did different was I cooked in a Sous Vide I had a smaller cut of meat so I halved the recipe. Outstanding! My family really enjoyed this Leg of Lamb Recipe. How are they prepped? !Beautiful wish I could post the picture, So, you DIDNT make the recipe. My best roast lamb so far ..Thank you for sharing the recipe! I also added some balsamic vinegar to the rub mix and I let the roast be marinated overnight. Five stars all around! The recipe is super easy to follow and yielded better results than I couldve hoped for! Was my first time to make leg of lamb was so easy and beyond delicious!! This was easy and turned out absolutely amazing. First, fat side down for one hour-ish at 350flip fat side up for one hour (ish) at 325 used chicken broth to soak up the bottom of pan and made gravy with that. Always turns out damm delicious ! Fabulous results. The results impressed all who ate it. Thank you. p.s. Ive made this recipe and it was amazing. I put them in when the lamb had 45mins left and they came out perfect! Easy-simple to follow directions. the best leg of lamb recipe ever! Looking forward to making my very first roast. It was a big leg of lamb, Ive cut two onions and lots of garlic + thyme and rosemary and a good splash of red wine! Its helpful to read comments that talk about variations, but I agree that the recipe itself is what need to be rated as is. 300ml lamb, beef or chicken stock. I usually just use salt, pepper and rosemary, but I will try your recipe next time. Im looking to cook a 3.92lb bone in leg of lamb. My new go-to seasoning for leg of lamb!! You could for sure do veggies if youd like. Thank you! Top notch. Im making it tomorrow for Easter. I was so pleased with this one. Just what I can was looking for. Finish it off by basting it will it is resting with apricot sauce. Season the lamb. Add the oil to a very large frying pan or rondeau pot over high heat until it begins to lightly smoke. I prepped it exactly per the recipe, but then my husband put it on the kamado grill, indirect heat, at 350. smh, I havent made this yet but plan to tomorrow. Leg of lamb is an extremely tender piece of meat and can be cooked in a myriad of ways from over an open fire to being roasted in the oven. I also cut slits in the fat and inserted rosemary sprigs. Leg of lamb is my husbands all time favourite. Thank you! Grind into a paste using a pestle. Well my family does love a crunchy skin but just wondering if wrapping and cooking it in tinfoil for the first hour helps make it more tender / cook more evenly? Crazy! My husband has only had lamb he didnt like elsewhere and was hesitant, but this won him over! Its fool-proof and fuss-free. It looks great and seems easy, however, can i make this ahead of time? Oh holy hell that is deeeelicious!! That is a great question!! I didnt use the foil on the bottom of the pan , intact I made a fantastic gravy with the scraping. Thanks for one of the Easiest Roasted Leg of Lamb recipes!! Oh Wow!! Delicious! Place lamb, fat side up, on a rack in the prepared roasting pan. I altered the recipe a bit since I didnt have dijon mustard I just used a maple mustard hot sauce I had, with rosemary mixed in, and I had pre-salted the lamb so I didnt mix salt in with the sauce. This was easy and absolutely delicious!! , delicious, wonderful left overs for another dinner of yummy roast lamb. Thank you for this recipe!! From there, followed as instructed and it was great! Covered, not covered? Not with Lamb and not called for. and cooked long and slow makes it literally fall off the bone with great flavour. Making it again for this coming Easter. Here are the best temperatures to cook: Follow these simple instructions for how to make this amazing roast leg of lamb recipe: Start by scoring the lamb in a chess-like pattern all around the lamb going about a deep. Pour wine into a slow cooker. can also be made with roast of pork. This recipe is basically identical to the one we use for roasts, but, minus the thyme. I made it last night!!!!! My favourite recipe. Was just going to make a simple roast, then I found this recipe and since everything I have made from Damn Delicious has been damn delicious I had to try. This had the feel of a super upscale dinner. It was delicious!l. So perfect for Easter! You never let me down! Even our son couldnt stop eating it! For special occasions it was worth it and my daughter chipped in half of the cost. (I use a similar herb rub on the pork when I make it) He is getting is wish today as my husband just popped his head into my office and said You think I should get some lamb while I am out? subtle hint I suppose! I have also used this on fresh pork ham with great results. Or comments on anything, really. 835 likes, 18 comments - Shadi HasanzadeNemati (@unicornsinthekitchen) on Instagram: "The Best Braised Lamb Shanks These are juicy, tender and fall off the bone. Pairs great with a red wine, some green beans and corn kernels. I used it for an 8 lb LOL bone-in. Never cooked lamb before and this turned out perfect (SO EASYYY) so moist and flavourful thank you so much!!! Thanks so much for the great recipe! Made it for Easter and it was super. Add red wine to the broth. Love your web site. Recipe looks great. Hi Marshall! I end up with it dried out or underdone. Need I say more. Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 275. Mine was still very juicy and good but can see how bone in would be even more flavorful. I registered at about 142 and there was still some pink, but it was really juicy. My wife and I both found this same recipe and decided to give it a try. Past your recipe to my brother. Seasoning, tenderness, flavorbest lamb weve ever had. Add the stock - you can use beef or lamb stock. Best ever in my recipe book, Really delish. Best lamb Ive eaten. Tip the vegetables, garlic and rosemary into a roasting tray and toss in a little of the oil. Made this dish for Christmas and couldnt believe how tasty it came out! In defence of poor Carol who asked an innocent question . I made a gravy out of the juices and crumbles at the bottom of the pan (by draining off the fat), adding sauteed leeks and a little water and a little beef broth and it was really good! When you say shallow cuts, how deep? Cooking a lamb for Easter dinner but since there will only be two of us, how long should I cook a 3 pound roast? What about the potatoes? Will definitely use this recipe again. Great recipe. Add the potatoes and onions into the pan and saut for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to brown. Allow your lamb to rest (still covered) for a minute before serving. Everyone that I have made it for has loved it. Yes never made it before and litte scared. Its a recipe, you can omit whatever you want. I did for a second time and we only had regular and honey mustard. Im making this for Christmas and its my first time making a lamb roast. I made this for my wife for New Years Eve (Tonight) to do something special for her, and it was FANTASTIC!!! The latter was a LOT smaller than commercial breeds, so I eased back on the time by about 30 minutes-ish, using the thermometer of course. Thank you for the recipe! It always turns out finger licking good. Im serving one for the first time this Thanksgiving. I never roasted a leg of lamb before, so I followed your recipe except for the mustard. I used boneless lamb, regular yellow mustard, ground thyme, regular salt and no rosemary and it still came out amazing. I gave it the 5 stars because my husband is still talking about it. No Onions! I have never left a review before but I just had to today. Hi this a question not a review. Here are some helpful tips: Most ovens have a 25-degree variance. This recipe is so good yet it doesnt require too much time, effort or ingredients. Thanks for an easy and flavorful recipe! Im so happy she liked it and I did too. Great recipe and easy!!! Can I take the juices from the lamb and make some sort of gravy. As it rests, it will continue to cook. Delicious and the fragrance in the air when cooking is a mouth watering experience! Sounds Amazing. Tender and moist to perfection. So easy and absolutely fantastic. Will definitely be making this again!! Will definitely make again! (5 to 7 pound) bone-in leg of lamb 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 cloves garlic, minced Leaves from 3 fresh rosemary sprigs, coarsely chopped (about 1 tablespoon) Equipment Roasting pan with rack Aluminum foil Sharp chef's knife or carving knife, for carving Instant-read thermometer Instructions Be sure to follow me onFacebook,YouTube,Instagram,andPinterest,and if youve had a chance to make this then definitely drop me a comment and a rating below! Place all ingredients in the slow cooker. Several of my favorite recipes are from @damn_delicious so I went in fully trusting, and I wasnt disappointed. The family loved it!!! It was so delicious that my husband wants me to do it again. The whole family loved it. Why? You see, I have been eating beef for 55 years, and I still love it, yet I needed a change. I be making it tomorrow night for Dinner. Will definitely make it again! This is the best recipe I made for lamb, simple and soooo delicious. Remove foil and return to oven for 45 minutes. I also made the hasselback potatoes with sweet potatoes to go along with it (definitely worth making). This looks amazing and I cant wait to try it. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating. A recipe that will be used again and again in our family! The meat was tender and juicy. This is the only lamb recipe I need. I am not a lamb fan, but when I cook it I always try it to make sure it is seasoned correctly. So delicious! Mix lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, vinegar, rosemary, thyme, sea salt, and pepper together in a bowl until a thick paste forms. TIA. Thank you for this recipe. This rub has a bold taste that compliments the lamb beautifully. First, we enjoyed the amazing aroma as the lamb was baking in my dutch oven. TY, Question, I have a boneless leg of lamb. Looks delicious, can I add red wine?? Juicy, perfectly cooked, amazing flavorit got rave reviews and every morsel was devoured! Oooo I see now that it says 1 tbsp of salt. I decided to serve it with the potatoes, steamed Swiss chard and a tiny dollop of horseradish or Dijon too. I didnt have fresh rosemary or thyme but the dried herbs were wonderful. Remove leg of lamb 2 hours before cooking to allow meat to come to room temperature. Transfer to the oven and cook until the internal temperature reaches 135 F for medium (about 8 minutes), or 125 F for medium-rare (about 6 minutes). Or Id put them back in the over while I let the lamb stand and made the gravy, either one should work fine to allow them to finish. My first time cooking lamb and it was beyond easy and turned out delicious. Thank you! Just made a lamb roast for dinner tonight and it turned out great. Thank you for your post. This in now my go to recipe for lamb!! Or vice versa? Let it rest for 10 minutes for medium rare. Simply delicious! Thank you!!! I often get excited about cooking new recipies that turn out to be mediocre plates since I think Im not a good cook. I am making it again this year. The bake time, the ingredients, all was just perfect. Im probably slapping this garlicky-dijony goodness on all kinds of things now. Trim any excess fat from the leg of lamb, leaving a good fat cap on top. It turned out very good! My family loved it and Im making it again and again. The juices left to make the gravy its to beautiful to mix it with flourIve just used the blender, And smells ridiculously good everywhere in the house! My 11 year old told me he never ever wants to have pork tenderloin again that I should always make lamb! First-timer here! Awesome! I am going to cook it for dinner tomorrow! We LOVED how this turned out, the marinade rub is magic. Family liked it. This was perfection! I used dried basil instead of thyme as that was what I had on hand, ginger powder instead of garlic and added a bit of dried mint and marinated overnight. Wonderful! Using paper towels, pat lamb dry. Wow, that lamb looks incredible! MD. Great simple recipe. Sherri. The potatoes look like her Mini Hasselback Potatoes which are amazing! I hadnt made lab before trying this, and had only ever had it once before. Hi, thanks for sharing your recipe. I roasted it for 2 hours as it still had a little blood after an hour and half. You pretty much need lamb sauce for this recipe to cut the fattiness though, so if youre making it I recommend the Spruce Eats mint sauce to accompany it. (3) Could I cook it the same way? If wanting to keep it very Italian, then serve it up with roasted potatoes. Can I apply this same recipe to Gamon? I usually roast my potatoes at 350 but in a separate pan. Excellent! Fabulous flavour with a tantalizing texture, oh so tender. Im hoping to convert my in-law side of the family to eating lamb with this recipe. Thank you. Place into oven and roast until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees F for medium, about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, or until desired doneness. Pm wondering if you put ot in rhe oven with a lid or without. Thank you so much for sharing. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are browned and tender. The taste when done was great sometimes accidents happen for a reason. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large Dutch oven, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Mix well. Thanks for a very easy recipe for a great meal. Thanks, Great recipe thank you. Hi. Even those that typically arent crazy about lamb said they were surprised that they like it. Absolutely wonderful. Next time I will try to marinate it for few hours before cooking. Add broth and cover. Question: Do I need to wrap lamb in foil? Ohmygosh this was good! He focuses on homemade recipes from scratch while showcasing classical French and Italian cooking techniques. This was delicious! In a small bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, Dijon, salt and pepper. Hi!! Learn more. If youre the same way then my Smothered Pork Chops or my Kofta Kebabs are a must-try! I brought it to them and dropped it off since they are still on lockdown due to COVID. Generously rub the lamb with olive oil, garlic, herbs, white wine, salt, and pepper on all sides. My family hates the taste. Made this for Easter Dinner today, its the best leg of lamb Ive ever cooked! The best way to carve a bone-in leg of lamb is to start with the bone facing towards you. Now I left the shank on for its dramatic presentation but you can easily purchase one with the shank removed theres no advantage here except for the aesthetic eye for serving. Thank you for sharing, loved it. Made this for the first time, followed the recipe exactly and it was absolutely delicious! Cooking time? This was AMAZING! Did you make Lamb Jerky? Thanks for another awesome recipe! Roasted some baby potatoes in the same pan with asparagus on the side. Please be specific again never cooked lamb before, What temp should a leg of lamb be when cooked (is it best med rare?). Wish I could add a picture of it. My 2 and 4yr old loves it and I enjoy making it . Making my first leg of lamb for me was amazing, I read this recipe I followed all directions added the exact ingredients and baked and Wolla it came out amazing and remind you this is my first time in my lifetime (62 yrs God bless) ..,so as the person said who created this recipe said and I quote it is DAMNDELICIOUS. I should have spent more time rubbing the spice mix in the cuts more thoroughly for even better flavor. Thank you for the easy dinner and delicious dinner idea! Thanks! If one dish needs to be cooked at 350 degrees F and another at 400 degrees F, set the oven for 375. Add the onions, oranges, garlic, and cinnamon stick. Next time I will marinate in the rub over night to see how that turn out !!! Will make it again. Could this be made in the crock-pot and how long would it cook there? Hercules explains that the paste can be. I used a boneless 3lb roast and followed the recipe with oven temp and time suggestion. I followed the recipe to a tee except I used a boneless leg of lamb and dried rosemary and thyme (1 tsp each) instead of the fresh herbs because that is what I had on hand. Ive never cooked this cut before so Im wondering how long I will need to cook this for at the recommended temp. Tag @damn_delicious on Instagram and hashtag it #damndelicious! yea it was ok dont know what all of the fuss is about with all the comments . Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5. Using a sharp knife, score the top side of the lamb by making shallow cuts in a diamond pattern. Will make again. Place the lamb on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Made this tonight with a 4.2lb boneless roast. Delicious and easy. Still wonderful. .garlic rub;one slice of bacon; foundation of thinned sliced russet potatoespeeled or not. Cover and marinate the lamb in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 12 hours and all the way up to 48 hours. My wife isnt a big fan of leg of lamb but also liked it. Step 3 - Chill. Best lamb Ive ever made, juicy, tender and bursting with flavour. What adjustments should I make? I prepared this awesome recipe down here Brazil. I never thought of baby hasslebacks!! A leg of lamb is a large cut of meat that literally comes from the leg of a lamb. Thank you, Chungah! Leg of lamb cooked with bone in, is Far better than boneless. Im not hesitant about leg of lamb anymore and will be having it often. Wont it get dried out without covering it? How can you make both at the same time if you have only one oven? Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy ovenproof pot over medium-high. Hello. My boyfriend liked it so much when I made it that I thought he was just about to propose, lol. Combine ras el hanout and salt in a small bowl. This was just deliciousand so easy. If the lamb bakes at 350*, and the potatoes at 425*- Do you just recommend the lamb sits while the potatoes bake? I will definitely be making this again. Made the recipe twice now in the last 2 weeks. Should I season a day before for more flavor? It was amazing! Thank you! I did however use dried rosemary and thyme (little more than a teaspoon) rather than fresh because thats what I had in the house. Step 2 - Strain. Just tried tonight and every one loved it, Super easy, 5.6 lb boneless leg came out perfect after 1.5 hrs. I will be keeping this receipe for every time I make leg of lamb! Wrap in plastic and keep up to 2 days prior to cooking. The perfect amount of herbs and spices. Thx! Place your lamb slices on a microwave-safe plate. As always! Our family roast recipes generally involve heaps of nuts which I cant use because of food allergies so this recipe was a godsend. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. If you havent cooked a leg of lamb before, dont be intimidated. Strain the broth through a fine sieve, discarding the bones and vegetables. Sounds and looks great will make it for EASTER as I know it will be good as it looks recipe looks great Im 62 yrs old this is my first time cooking leg of lamb,I know shame on me but I use this recipe I can truly say this will not be my last time cooking leg lamb it was dam delicious for real ty you who ever created this recipe you knocked out the ball park. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Aicha. I highly recommend this recipe!! Couldnt be better. I just want to remind everyone that when you check the internal temperature, please check a few areas. Had to have another slice as I was preparing to put it in the fridge. For marinade, combine balsamic vinegar, oil, mustard, sugar, basil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. It compares to Prime rib in how good it is.. First time ever cooking lamb. Wow! tia. Thanks so much. Aussies know how to cook lamb, we are raised on it. Set it on counter to allow it to warm up to room temperature, which should take about an hour. I have a second leg of lamb in the fridge and will be using THIS recipe again!! Place the lamb in a pan and cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight to marinate for at least 12 hours and up to 48 hours. I brined my boneless leg for a day, then patted it dry and let it sit in the fridge another day to dry thoroughly. We raise lamb and it is typically too gamey for me. Let cool, refrigerate, then skim off the fat. It was delicious!!!! I know, it seems incredibly daunting but its so much easier than you think. And this will be the recipe for our next lamb dinner. I made this today for Easter. Place lamb into a 3-quart slow cooker and squeeze juice of the lemon over lamb. Thanks for sharing. xx. I plan on doing the same on Easter while my lamb is resting. I almost regretted why I didnt buy a bigger leg to be enough for my guests. Great recipe! You really want to go by internal temperature when cooking lamb.