Lyons Family Cookbook

Roasted Seasoned Leg of Lamb

1

Leg of Lamb, 4-5 lb.

3

garlic cloves, cut in slivers

1

Tbs

Olive Oil

1

tsp

dried Rosemary, crushed

1/4

tsp

salt

1/4

tsp

pepper

1/2

cup

white wine

2

Tbs

parmesan cheese, grated

1

Tbs

snipped parsley

1

Cut small slits in lamb leg and insert garlic slivers. Brush with olive oil, then rub with seasoning mixture. Place meat on rack in roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into thickest portion of the leg. Roast uncovered at 325° for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until thermometer registers 150° for medium. Remove meat from pan. Cover to keep warm while preparing sauce.

2

Add wine to pan juices, stirring to scrape browned meat bits. Transfer juice to saucepan, gently boil uncovered for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Skim off fat. Combine cheese and parsley, sprinkle over leg of lamb. Serve sauce with meat.