Lynn's
4 to 5 pounds semi-boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of fat
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
3/4 cup dry red wine
2 pounds red potatoes, size "C"
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1. Combine rub ingredients in a small bowl. Press onto top and sides of lamb.
Set aside 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Heat oven to 325. Chop onion, celery and carrot finely.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear topside of lamb 3
minutes or until browned; turn and sear second side. Remove lamb to a rack in a
large roasting or baking pan, herb-side up.
4. Add onion, celery and carrot to juices in skillet. Saut? 6 to 8 minutes or
until tender. Stir in red wine; scrape and stir in any browned bits left in
bottom of skillet.
5. Arrange potatoes around roast. Pour vegetable and wine mixture over lamb and
potatoes. Roast in center of oven 25 to 35 minutes per pound (uncovered), about
2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove from oven when center of lamb reaches 135 to 140
degrees for medium-rare doneness. Let stand 15 minutes before carving into thin
slices. Serve au jus over lamb slices.
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