Roast Leg of Lamb

Ingredients

• 5 pounds leg of lamb
• 4 cloves garlic , sliced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Cut deep slits on the top of leg of lamb every 3 to 4 inches; push slices of garlic down into the slits. Generously season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Place lamb on a roasting pan; arrange several sprigs of fresh rosemary under and on top of the lamb.

4. 4

   Roast in the preheated oven for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the lamb reads at least 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium-rare to medium doneness.

5. 5

   Cover lamb with aluminum foil and let rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.

6. 6

   Serve with your favorite sides, enjoy!