How to Cook Leg of Lamb
You can choose between bone-in, semi-boneless, or boneless leg of lamb, rolled and tied, or just plunked down into a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. For the best medium rare leg of lamb recipe, you want to take the lamb out of the oven when the internal temperature is at 120 degrees F and it will climb another 5 or 10 or so degrees as it sits. Do keep an eye on the internal temperature with a meat thermometer—you want those rosy pink slices, and there are always the ends for people who like their meat more well done.
How Long to Cook leg of Lamb Per Pound
The main thumb of thumb to follow is it takes around 20 minutes per pound of lamb. So if you have a 4-lb leg of lamb, estimate that it will take an hour and 20 minutes to cook.
Best Leg of Lamb Recipes
I’ve rounded up the 15 best leg of lamb recipes for Easter, from the classic—like Roasted Leg of Lamb and Herbed Boneless Leg of Lamb—to the more creative, such as Slow Cooked Moroccan Leg of Lamb. Try a new dish for your Easter menu this year, or sample these lamb specialities any other spring night when the craving for fresh flavors and succulent lamb hits.
More Easter recipes to try:
40 Easter Dinner Ideas12 Best Ham Recipes for EasterBest Low-Carb Easter Pies
