THE WORLD'S FINEST LEG OF LAMB

      Title: THE WORLD'S FINEST LEG OF LAMB
  Categories: Kooknet, Cyberealm, Meats
       Yield: 6 Servings
  
       1    4 1/2 lb leg of lamb
       3    Cloves
            Garlic
            Olive oil
            Black pepper, ground
       6    Fresh rosemary sprigs
  
   Trim the excess fat on the meat, but leave a thin layer. Make 1"
   slits all over the meat, and insert a slice of garlic into each slit.
   Rub well with a liberal coating of olive oil, and then coat heavily
   with salt and pepper. Wrap securely with plastic wrap, and
   refrigerate for at least several hours ~ the longer, the better!
   
   Preheat the oven to 500F. Heat an oven-proof skillet large enough to
   hold the lamb comfortably. Remove the lamb to a platter, and pour off
   all but 1 T. olive oil. Cover the bottom of the pan with the
   rosemary. Place the lamb on top, and cover the lamb with more
   rosemary. Place in the oven, and reduce oven temperature to 375F
   after 20 minutes. Roast 40 minutes longer. To serve: take the lamb,
   in its pan, outside. Ignite the rosemary on the top of the lamb.
   Allow the fire to burn itself out. Brush off the woody stems. Let
   rest 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and enjoy!
   
   Posted by Joel Erlich, Kooknet Recipe Network Cyberealm BBS Watertown
   NY 315-786-1120
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