Lynn's Leg Orange Thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange peel
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 4 pound boneless leg of lamb, fat well trimmed
olive oil
Combine thyme, orange peel, garlic, salt and pepper in small bowl. Open lamb on
rimmed baking sheet. Using small sharp knife, make twelve 1/2 inch deep slits on
each side of lamb. Fill each slit with 1/2 teaspoon thyme mixture. Rub any
remaining thyme mixture over both sides of lamb. Brush lamb lightly with olive
oil. Preheat broiler. Broil lamb 4 inches from heat source until brown and
crusty and meat thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125 to 130F
for medium rare, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer lamb to platter. Let stand
15 minutes. Slice thinly across grain. Serves 8 or more
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