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Garlic and Rosemary Roast Leg of Lamb

Prep 20 min Cook 1 hr 30 min Total 25 hr 30 min Servings 8

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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Lamb's temperature rises 5–10°F while resting; pull it early.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Salt the lamb the day before. Make 1-inch slits and push in garlic slivers and rosemary sprigs.

  2. 02

    Rub with oil, zest and pepper; bring to room temperature 1 hour. Heat oven to 425°F.

  3. 03

    Roast 20 minutes, lower to 350°F and roast 60–75 minutes until 130°F for medium-rare.

  4. 04

    Rest 20 minutes; deglaze the pan with broth and lemon for sauce.

Notes & swaps

  • Lamb's temperature rises 5–10°F while resting; pull it early.

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