How to Roast a Leg of Lamb

The southern United States where huge oak trees grow and cotton fields abound offer recipes as treasured over the generations as any family heirloom. To roast a leg of lamb can be done in several ways across the world, but here is a real southern treasure. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic salt
• Bold and spicy mustard
• Oil and vinegar salad dressing

1. Remember that the main thing when you roast a leg of lamb is to not overcook. Lamb is a delicious tasting meat and you don't want to lose the flavor. It's also a naturally tender meat. Most people like roast lamb with a little bit of pink color still inside when it's done.
2. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Roast a leg of lamb in a roasting pan that is large enough to accommodate it without crowding. It's best to let the roast lay so that its sides are not touching the sides of your roasting pan. Lay the roast down in the pan with its fat side up.
3. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste over your lamb. Garlic salt sprinkled over in addition to the regular salt is great when you roast a leg of lamb. Spread ½ cup of bold and spicy mustard over the leg of lamb. Then, pour one bottle (12 oz.) of oil and vinegar salad dressing. Make sure you cover the leg of lamb completely with the salad dressing.
4. Cook uncovered when you roast a leg of lamb. It will need to cook approximately 30 minutes per pound. Check to see if it's done by cutting into it with a sharp knife. It should be tender with a slight pink tint.