Italian Roast Leg of Lamb
Italian Roast Leg of Lamb
INGREDIENTS
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1 4 to 5 pound leg of lamb
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Around 10 cloves of garlic sliced into slivers
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6 or 7 sprigs of fresh rosemary chopped or 1 tsp of dried
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1 tsp of dried oregano
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1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
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1 cup of red dry wine
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
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2 pounds of white potatoes
PREPARATION
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With a sharp knife make 1 inch slices all over the lamb.
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Insert garlic slivers into each and ever incision.
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Rub the leg all over with olive oil.
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Rub the leg all over with the oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper.
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Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
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Place lamb on a roasting pan.
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Peel and cut potatoes into pieces and place around roast.
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Pour wine over lamb and roast for around an hour and a half turning lamb once.