Herb Crushed Lamb
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Herb Crushed Lamb You have to try this deliciously tender recipe for lamb! |
INGREDIENTS:
| 1 | (3 to 4-pound) boneless leg of lamb |
| Salt and Pepper | |
| 1 | tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves |
| 1 | tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves |
| 5 | tbsp extra-virgin olive oil |
| 2 | tbsp Italian bread crumbs |
| 1/3 | cup white wine |
| 1/3 | cup water or chicken broth |
DIRECTIONS:
| 1. | Preheat oven to 450ºF. |
| 2. | Season the meat with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix the herbs with the olive |
| oil and bread crumbs. Rub both sides of the lamb with herb mixture. | |
| 3. | Using the kitchen string, tie up the lamb leg at 2-inch intervals. Place in roasting pan |
| and bake for 20 minutes. | |
| 4. | Lower the oven temperature to 375ºF. Add the wine and water or broth to the |
| roasting pan and cook for another 30 to 40 minutes, or until the thickest part of the | |
| lamb reaches an internal temperature of 140ºF for medium. | |
| 5. | Take the lamb out of the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let the meat rest for 15 |
| minutes. Slice and serve. |