James's Herb Roasted Leg

 

3 pound boneless center cut leg of lamb
1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups plain yogurt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules

Trim fat from lamb; cut four evenly spaced 1 inch deep slits across lamb's surface. Combine lemon peel, juice, rosemary, thyme and pepper; rub onto meat and into slits. Place meat on the rack of a roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest portion. Roast in 325F oven for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until the thermometer registers 150F for medium. For sauce, reserve pan juices; skim fat. Add water, if necessary, to measure 2/3 cup liquid total. In a medium saucepan stir together yogurt, cornstarch and bouillon granules. Stir in juice mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and serve with sliced meat. Serves 6.

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