Lamb with mint and garlic
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 1 rolled lamb roast (about 5-6 pounds)
- 3⁄4 cup chopped of fresh mint
- 1⁄4 cup finely minced bacon
- 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
directions
- Unroll the lamb.
- Place fat side down and trim off any excess fat.
- In a small bowl combine the mint, bacon, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar.
- Mix to a paste.
- Rub the paste evenly over the inside of the lamb roast.
- Roll the lamb back up and tie with kitchen string.
- Wrap up and refridgerate for 12-24 hours.
- When ready to cook preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Unwrap the lamb.
- Place the lamb on a rack in a roasting pan.
- In a small bowl mix the olive oil and 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar.
- Brush some of it over the lamb.
- You can sprinkle the lamb with some salt and pepper if you wish.
- Roast the lamb, basting with the oil mixture occasionally until it's done to your liking.
- About 1 hour for medium.
- Serve in slices with roast vegetables.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
dale7793
Australia
I have a passion for healthy and simple dishes with lots of vegetables, although I love a treat every now and again also, especially ice cream!