Roasted Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary & Apples
Chef Jhonathan Rupchand-Kokotek
Gosh, where do I go with this lamb recipe. My best friend loves my lamb recipe. He always ask me to make it for him whenever I throw a party of some sort. When it is perfectly cooked, it is heavenly. My friends always roll their eyes when I make this recipe. Give it a try.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Knife and cutting board
Roasting pan (for the lamb)
Sheet pan (for the apples)
Pairing knife (to score the fat)
Mortar and pestle
Leg of lamb
- 1 (7 lb) Bone-in leg of lamb (fat trimmed to 1/4 inch thick, and lamb tied)
- 7 cloves
garlic (whole)
Dry rub
- 5 cloves garlic (rough chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Roasted Apples
- 4 apples (cut to 1/2" thick slices)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
Deglaze and garnish
- 1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (garnish)
Roast the lamb
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Put the lamb in a lightly-oiled roasting pan, then rub the paste all over the lamb. Let stand at room temperature 30 to 45 minutes until ready to roast.
Roast the lamb in the middle of the oven about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted 2 inches into the thickest part of the meat (do not touch bone) registers 130°F.
Roast the Apples
Meanwhile, peel, core, and slice the apples lengthwise. Toss with olive oil, salt and black pepper to taste. Spread evenly on a cookie sheet pan, and roast until they are golden brown, about 30 to 45 minutes. Keep warm.
Make the au jus, and serve
When the lamb reaches 130°F, transfer it to a cutting board and let stand 15 to 25 minutes (internal temperature will rise to about 140°F for medium-rare).
Add the wine to the roasting pan and deglaze by boiling over moderate-high heat, stirring and scraping up the brown bits, about 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Slice the lamb into desired serving pieces, and top with the hot wine mixture, the roasted apples and chopped mint.
Keyword Dinner party, New Zealand Lamb