Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe

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Roast Leg of Lamb
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  1. Remove lamb from refrigerator 1 hour before roasting.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas 6.
  3. Make small slits just large enough for garlic slivers evenly in the leg of lamb, and insert the garlic slivers.
  4. Rub all over with lemon juice, then pat the rosemary and black pepper evenly over the surface. Sprinkle with salt to taste. If you're using fresh rosemary, just insert the sprigs with the garlic slivers into the cuts you made.
  5. Place lamb, fat side up on a rack in an uncovered pan.
  6. Roast 30 minutes to a pound or until the internal temperature reaches 175-180°F, for meat well done. If you prefer slightly rare lamb, roast until 160-165°F.
  7. When done, remove from oven, cover the roast in foil and allow it to rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  8. If you also want delicious rich gravy, place a 1 1/2 cups of lamb or beef stock in the bottom of the pan before you put the lamb in the oven, making sure that the rack sits above the liquid and the meat doesn't touch it. You can also add a sprig or two of rosemary to it and if you want baste the lamb a couple of times while it's roasting. Just before serving bring the liquid to a simmer on the stove top, making sure you whisk it well and scrape all the bits from the sides and the bottom of the pan. If you want more gravy you can add some extra stock or some of the water you have cooked your vegetables inches Mix 1tbsp of cornflour with 2tbsp of water and whisk it into the stock. Simmer until thickened and you have a wonderful gravy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 619.22 Kcal (2593 kJ)
Calories from fat 383.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.58g 66%
Cholesterol 215.46mg 72%
Sodium 113.94mg 5%
Potassium 470.36mg 10%
Total Carbs 1.86g 1%
Sugars 0.47g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 1%
Protein 51.15g 102%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 11%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 30.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 206.04 Kcal (863 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.17g 66%
Cholesterol 71.69mg 72%
Sodium 37.91mg 5%
Potassium 156.51mg 10%
Total Carbs 0.62g 1%
Sugars 0.16g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 1%
Protein 17.02g 102%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 11%
Iron 1.9mg 32%
Calcium 10.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.9
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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