Roast Leg of Lamb with Mediterranean Herbs

🧂 Ingredients

• ✓
  Pierna de cordero

  2.5kg
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  Ajo

  8 dientes
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  Romero fresco

  4 ramas
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  Tomillo fresco

  4 ramas
• ✓
  Aceite de oliva

  80ml
• ✓
  Vino blanco

  200ml
• ✓
  Caldo de pollo

  300ml
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  Patatas

  600g
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  Zanahorias

  400g
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  Cebollas

  3 unidades
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  Salsa de menta

  para servir
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  Sal y pimienta

  al gusto

📋 Instructions

1. 1

   Remove lamb from fridge 1 hour before to reach room temperature.

2. 2

   Mix oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Rub mixture all over lamb leg.

4. 4

   Make deep incisions and insert garlic slivers.

5. 5

   Marinate 2 hours minimum, ideally overnight.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 220°C.

7. 7

   Place lamb on rack with vegetables underneath.

8. 8

   Roast 20 minutes at 220°C to brown.

9. 9

   Reduce to 160°C and roast 2.5 more hours.

10. 10

    Rest 15 minutes before carving.

11. 11

    Meanwhile, deglaze pan with wine and stock for sauce.

12. 12

    Serve with mint sauce and roasted vegetables.