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Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Leg of Lamb

March 19, 2015 By marketeditor

 

When it comes to Easter and Passover, one of the most commonly eaten foods, worldwide, is lamb. Widely available at springtime, a perfectly seasoned leg of lamb will enhance all of its wonderful natural flavors.

Crisp-crusted, with a moist, juicy interior, a boneless roasted leg of lamb is one of those spring treats that I look forward to every year. I’m not sure exactly how or when lamb became associated with our Spring holidays, but I’d like to give that person a hug.

As far as this recipe goes, butterflying the leg allows you to trim out any excess connective tissue, and flavor the meat more deeply, which produces a much tender roast.

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ROSEMARY & GARLIC ROASTED LEG OF LAMB

SERVES 12-14

TIME 40 mins-1 hour

TOTAL TIME 5 hours

INGREDIENTS

  • 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)*
  • 1 medium shallot, minced (about 1/2 cup)*
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup dry red wine or beef broth
  • 1 whole butterflied boneless leg of lamb, carefully trimmed of fat and connective tissue (about 10 to 12 pounds)*

*Ingredients available at the market

PREPARATION

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 275°F. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, shallot, rosemary, and lemon zest. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots and garlic are softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Add salt and pepper and mix to combine.

Rub half of the garlic mixture into the inside of butterflied lamb leg. Roll leg and tie securely at 1-inch intervals with butcher’s twine.

Rub remaining garlic mixture over the exterior of lamb. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes or rest uncovered in the refrigerator for up to one night for best flavor and texture.

Place lamb on a wire rack set inside a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast in oven until an instant read thermometer inserted into thickest section of lamb registers between 125° to 130°F for medium-rare, or 130° to 135°F for medium. Approx 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Remove from oven and let rest for 40 minutes.

While lamb is resting, increase oven temperature to 500°F.

Return lamb to oven and roast until exterior is deep brown and crisp. About 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes.

Remove twine with kitchen shears, transfer lamb to cutting board, slice into 1/4 inch slices.

Serve and Enjoy!

photo credit: J. Kenji López-Alt

Filed Under: Seasonal Recipes

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Market days are some of the best days and we are h Market days are some of the best days and we are here for it from 9 AM to 1 PM this Saturday at High Rock Park.  This week is extra special as we celebrate the Pumpkin Fest. 

Here's the schedule:

9 am to 1 pm Saratoga Farmers' Market
11 am to 1 pm Pumpkin Painting
11 am to 4 pm Giant Pumpkin Festival

Learn more here: https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/celebrating-fall-at-the-8th-annual-pumpkinfest/

This is a collaborative effort with Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and @saratogacitycenter 

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We are also hosting a children’s pumpkin paintin We are also hosting a children’s pumpkin painting event from 11 am to 1 pm for ( $8 donation). The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a 501(c)3 and these small fundraisers help to support our free educational programming, intern program, emergency farm fund, etc 

Our activities are in conjunction with the Saratoga Pumpkin Festival this weekend - Saturday, September 23rd!

What’s happening?

Saratoga Farmers’ market 9 am to 1 pm

Saratoga Pumpkin Festival 11 am to 4 pm

This is a free family event that starts at the Saratoga City Center parking garage on High Rock Avenue and continues down to the Saratoga farmers Market.  This is a community collaboration with the Saratoga county chamber of commerce, Saratoga Springs city center and the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

We look forward to seeing you Saturday!

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We love market days! Our vendors are really some We love market days!  Our vendors are really some of the best people … and so are our customers.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is not only a great place to grab everything you need for your weekly shopping.  It’s a place where you get to have conversations and meet the people who grow your food and make the products they offer. 

It’s more than shopping; it’s an experience!  So come down and experience the market today … we are at High Rock Park from 3pm to 6pm.

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The Saratoga Pumpkin Festival is this weekend Satu The Saratoga Pumpkin Festival is this weekend Saturday, September 23rd!!!!

What’s happening?

Saratoga Farmers’ market 9 am to 1 pm

Saratoga Pumpkin Festival 11 am to 4 pm

This is a free family event that starts at the Saratoga City Center parking garage on High Rock Avenue and continues down to the Saratoga farmers Market.  This is a community collaboration with the Saratoga county chamber of commerce, Saratoga Springs city center and the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

We are also hosting a children’s pumpkin painting event from 11 am to 1 pm for ( $8 donation). The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a 501(c)3 and these small fundraisers help to support our free educational programming, intern program, emergency farm fund, etc 

We look forward to seeing you Saturday!

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