How to Make a Leg of Lamb

red wine

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice offers a sweet flavor without the alcohol.

leg of lamb

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Season the leg of lamb with salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary and thyme.

Rub olive oil all over the lamb to coat evenly.

Place the lamb in a roasting pan and insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part.

Roast in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (medium-rare), about 1.5-2 hours.

Remove the lamb from the oven and tent loosely with foil; let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

In the same roasting pan, add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Deglaze the pan with red wine, scraping up any browned bits.

Add beef broth and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; add to the gravy to thicken.

Simmer the gravy for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Slice the lamb and serve with the gravy poured over the top.

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