How to Make: Roasted Leg of Lamb

leg of lamb

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and leaner, while still providing a good flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol, while white wine can be less expensive.

Wash the leg of lamb and pat it dry with paper towels.

Mix half butter and half olive oil with lemon, garlic, rosemary, onion powder, and thyme for seasoning.

Pierce holes in the leg of lamb to insert the seasoning mixture.

Stuff the holes with the seasoning mixture, ensuring it penetrates well into the meat.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Place the lamb on a rack in a roasting pan, fat side up, to allow juices to drip down.

Cook the lamb in the preheated oven for 2 hours, checking with a thermometer for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for well-done.

Halfway through cooking, check the lamb and monitor its color and temperature.

After 2 hours, remove the lamb from the oven and check that the thermometer reads 170°F (77°C).

Slice the lamb to serve, showcasing the juicy meat and rosemary flavor.

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