Best Elko Leg Of Lamb Recipes
PERFECT ROASTED LEG OF LAMB
This easy no-fail roasted leg of lamb recipe, with a special Mediterranean seasoning, will give you the BEST lamb roast every single time! Remember, the best lamb leg is either cooked to perfect pink inside (internal temp somewhere around 130°F) or until the meat falls off the bone (internal temp somewhere around 175°F or beyond). Just avoid cooking your lamb to the in-between stage which can be tough. I like to cook some potatoes in the same pan to complete the meal. Add a big Mediterranean salad of your choice, you can't go wrong with Greek salad for this one.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring the leg of lamb to room temp. Take the leg of lamb out of the refrigerator and leave in room temperature for about 1 hour. In the meantime, prepare the remaining ingredients and make the lamb rub.
- Prepare the seasoning. To make the rub or seasoning, in a food processor, combine the rub ingredients. Blend until smooth. Set aside (or in the fridge, if preparing in advance).
- Salt the meat. When ready, pat the lamb dry and make a few slits on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Lamb. Turn the oven on broil. Place the leg of lamb on a wire rack and put it directly on the top rack so that it's only a few inches away from the broiler element. Broil for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the leg of lamb is nicely seared. Remove from the oven, then adjust the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Apply the seasoning or rub. When the lamb is cool enough to handle, insert the garlic slices in the slits you made earlier. Now cover the leg of lamb on all sides with the wet rub and place it in the middle of a roasting pan with an inside rack. Add two cups of water to the bottom of the roasting pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.5 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 129.3 mg, Fat 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 41.5 g, Cholesterol 114.3 mg, UnsaturatedFat 15.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY LEG OF LAMB
Easy leg of lamb! Perfect for Easter dinner! FYI, great boneless leg of lamb can be found at Costco!
Provided by Hkwilkins1
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Leg
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Cut 20 deep slits evenly spaced around the leg of lamb without cutting the netting. Stuff a garlic clove into each slit. Rub garlic powder over the lamb. Slice rosemary sprigs under netting evenly around the lamb. Place lamb into a roasting pan.
- Roast in preheated oven until reddish-pink and juicy in the center for medium-rare, about 2-2 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Cover in aluminum foil; rest meat until thermometer reads 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 125.6 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 93.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
BROILED AND SLOW-ROASTED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB WITH CUMIN AND GARLIC
Who says making a feast has to take forever? For large gatherings like Passover and Easter, leg of lamb is the roast of choice, and arranged on a platter garnished with herbs, it makes a stunning centerpiece. Buying leg of lamb butterflied from the butcher will leave you time to socialize while it is slow-roasting without worrying about uneven cooking.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Leg
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin and oregano; spread paste on both sides of the lamb and let stand for an hour until meat comes to room temperature.
- Adjust oven rack to upper or upper-middle position (depending on lamb's thickness) and preheat broiler on high for at least 10 minutes.
- Place lamb, cut side up, on a large wire rack set over a foil-lined roasting pan. Broil, moving pan so entire surface browns evenly, about 8 minutes. Turn lamb over; continue to broil until well browned on the other side, about 8 minutes longer. Turn off broiler, remove lamb from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Stick a meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the lamb; return it to the oven. Roast for a total of 50 minutes to 1 hour, until thermometer registers a rosy-pink 140 degrees. Check lamb several times after 30 minutes. If lamb gets done sooner, simply turn down oven to 170 degrees until ready to serve.
- As soon as lamb comes out of the oven, squeeze on lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Carve, slicing across the grain when possible. Arrange on a platter, drizzle with accumulated juices, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 105.6 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 493.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
ELKO LEG OF LAMB
Elko is a town in Nevada. This is from the Born to Grill cookbook. "Around the turn of the twentieth century, Basque immigrants from the Pyrenees brought their sheephearding skills and food customs to the high country of Idaho, Nevada, and California. The shepherds are usually with their flocks, but occasionally come into towns like Elko for a few days of frolic and feasting. Local boarding houses cater to their tastes with bounteous preparations such as this leg of lamb. Most people roast their lamb leg, but it;s also wonderful grilled if you butterfly the meat to reduce its thickness." There is at least a 4 hour marination not put in the cooking time.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- At least 4 hours and up to the night before you plan to grill, prepare the marinade, combining all the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Coat the lamb with the marinade and wrap it in plastic and refrigerate.
- Remove lamb from refrigerator, drain the marinade, and discard it.
- Blot the lamb or excess moisture and let it sit covered at room temperature for about 45 minutes.
- Fire up the grill for a 2 level fire capable of cooking first on high heat and then on medium heat.
- Grill the lamb uncovered over high heat for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Move the lamb to medium heat, turning it again.
- Continue grilling for 12 to 16 minutes for rare to medium rare donesss, turning at least 2 more times.
- Turn more often if juice begins to form on the surface.
- If grilling covered, sear both sides of the meat first on high heat uncovered for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes; finish cooking with the cover on over medium heat for 10 to 13 minutes, turning once midway.
- Serve the lamb hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.2, Fat 48, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 170.9, Sodium 368.8, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 47.9
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