BEST LEG OF LAMB

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When Julia Child visited my cousin's winery 20 years ago for a TV segment, she prepared a leg of lamb recipe using these ingredients. She didn't give the amounts, but I've come close to recreating them. -Karen McAshan, Kerrville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup minced fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bone-in leg of lamb (7 to 9 pounds), trimmed
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; rub over leg of lamb. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Place lamb, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 hours., Add broth to pan; cover loosely with foil. Bake 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges