Author Notes
This unique Easter recipe, Herbed Leg of Lamb with Vegetables and BOU Gravy utilizes BOU, the better for you cubes. —hannah
Ingredients
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6 pounds
Bone-in Leg of Lamb
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1/2 cup
Fresh Rosemary Needles
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1/2 cup
Fresh Mint Leaves
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1 cup
Fresh Parsley Leaves
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1
Juice of Lemon
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5
Cloves of Garlic
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2 ounces
Anchovies Drained
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2 teaspoons
Olive Oil
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6
Medium Carrots Cut Diagonally into 1/2 inch chunks
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6
Yukon Gold Potatoes, Cut into 1/2 inch Chunks
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5
BOU Chicken Gravy Cubes (1 cube for every 2 people being served)
Directions
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Score the fat layer on the lamb, then let it stand at room temp for 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 450°.
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Add herbs, lemon juice, garlic, anchovies and olive oil to a food processor. Blend until a thick paste forms.
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Place the vegetables in the bottom of a roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil. Place the rack on top. Spread
the herb paste over the entire surface of the lamb, being sure to work it into the fat scores. Place the lamb on the rack,
scored side up.
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Roast for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°, then roast for an additional for 50 min to 1 hour, or until a meat
thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 125°.
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Remove lamb from the oven, cover it with tented foil and let rest 15 minutes. Internal temperature will rise to about
135°(medium-rare). Slice lamb into ½ inch slices then transfer to a serving platter along with the vegetables.
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Make the BOU gravy by whisking 1 BOU Chicken Gravy Cube with ½ boiling water over high heat.
Transfer to a gravy boat and serve alongside the lamb and vegetables. Enjoy!
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