ROASTED LEG OF LAMB

Ingredients:

• 5 to 6 pounds, bone-in leg of lamb,
• 1/4 cup Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil,
• 4 cloves garlic, minced,
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary,
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme,
• 1 teaspoon salt,
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper,

Directions:

1. Rinse lamb, and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Create a series of shallow cuts, in any pattern you desire, on the top side of the lamb.
3. In a food processor, whisk together the rub ingredients (the remaining ingredients), into a sauce.  Place in a bowl.
4. Apply the rub to the leg of lamb, making sure that it is saturated, and place the lamb with any remaining rub into a plastic bag. Wrap with plastic wrap, and allow to marinate 8 hours or overnight in a refrigerator.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
6. Place lamb in a lined with aluminum foil baking pan, and cook for 1.5 hours to 1 hour 45 minutes.

*Makes approximately 5 or 6 servings*