Name: Roast leg of lamb with juniper & rosemary Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 leg of lamb (about 4 pounds); 2 tablespoons of juniper berries; 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste

Roast leg of lamb with juniper & rosemary Recipe

Hannah Ahn Modified: February 16, 2024

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How To Make Roast leg of lamb with juniper & rosemary

Don’t pass up the chance to try something new with our delicious lamb recipes! Serve any lamb dish and they’re sure to be the star of the dining table. Just pair this delicious meat with garlic, rosemary, and other flavorful ingredients and you’ll have a truly memorable meal.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 leg of lamb (about 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons of juniper berries
4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mortar and pestle, crush the juniper berries and rosemary together until fragrant.
In a small bowl, combine the crushed juniper berries and rosemary with the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Rub the mixture all over the leg of lamb, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Place the leg of lamb on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
Roast in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.
Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Slice the roast leg of lamb and serve with your favorite side dishes.