Herb-Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Riesling Jus

Name: Herb-Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Riesling Jus
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 8 , garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped, fresh thyme; 5 teaspoons, kosher salt, divided; 4 teaspoons, pepper, divided; 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon, grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons, ground coriander; 1 teaspoon, ground cumin; ½ teaspoon, smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon, red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon, ground cinnamon; 1 (4½- to 4¾-pound) boneless, butterflied, leg of lamb; 1½ cups, dry Riesling; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter

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Appears in Cook's Country April/May 2022

Main Courses

Lamb

Roasts

When you’re pulling out all the stops for a special occasion, the meal should be unforgettable. This roast is precisely that.

SERVES8 to 10

TIME2¾ hours, plus 4½ hours marinating and resting

Herb-Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Riesling Jus

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We wanted an unforgettable roast leg of lamb— one that was unfailingly tender and exceptionally well seasoned—worthy of any special occasion. Starting with a boneless leg of lamb had several advantages: We could thoroughly trim any fatty, c...

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