| | | Garlic-Rubbed Leg of Lamb with Leeks Active: 1 hr; Total: 4 hrs Serving Size: 8-10 Note: The rubbed lamb can be refrigerated overnight. Ingredients 1 head of garlic, cloves separated but not peeled 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped oregano 1 tablespoon chopped thyme 12 leeks, white part only, split 1 cup dry red wine One 7-pound semi-boneless leg of lamb (aitchbone removed) Directions -
Preheat the oven to 400°F. -
In a small baking dish, toss the garlic with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Cover with foil and back for 1 hour, until the garlic is golden. -
Let cool slightly, then squeeze the cloves out of the skins. -
Transfer the garlic to a mini food processor. Add the salt, pepper, oregano, thyme and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; process to a paste. -
Arrange the leeks in the bottom of a large roasting pan, cut sides up, and drizzle with the olive oil and the wine. -
Rub 1 tablespoon of the garlic paste on the underside of the lamb and lay it on the leeks. -
Spread the remaining garlic paste over the lamb and roast for 30 minutes. -
Lower the oven temperature to 350°F and roast the lamb for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 130° to 135°F for medium-rare. -
Transfer to a carving board and let rest for 20 minutes. -
Turn the leeks and roast them for about 5 minutes longer, until the liquid in the roasting pan is nearly evaporated. -
Carve the lamb, transfer to a platter and serve with the leeks. |
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