Pierna de cordero asada

Ingredientes

• 5 pound leg of lamb (bone-in, trimmed)
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Lightly oil a roasting pan.

2. 2

   Pat the leg of lamb dry with paper towels and scroe the fat by making shallow cuts with the tip of a sharp knife.

3. 3

   Combine the garlic together with the olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Place the lamb in the middle of the prepared roasting pan and rub the garlic mixture all over the leg. Place it fat side up.

5. 5

   Place the roasting pan in the oven and cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 130F°.

6. 6

   Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 15 to 25 minutes (internal temperature will rise to about 140°F for medium-rare).