High Altitude Lamb

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Delicious and easy way to cook lamb. When i made lamb this way i was a bit skeptical but the lamb was the best i've ever made. Recipe adapted from the new high altitude cookbook

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 550 degrees f.

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Place lamb fat side up on rack in roasting pan.

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With small sharp knife cut slits all over lamb.

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Place garlic slivers in slits.

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In small bowl combine savory through olive oil and combine well.

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Rub herb mixture over lamb.

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Salt and pepper lamb , if desired.

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Insert meat therometer into lamb.

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Bake at 550 degrees f for 15 minutes , 20 minutes , or 25 minutes.

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Turn off oven.

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Do not open oven door for 3 1 / 2 hours.

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Pour off 2 tablespoons fat into saucepan and cook with 1 tablespoon flour.

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Add drippings and chicken stock to equal 2 cups.

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Cook until thickened.

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Ingredients

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leg of lamb, garlic, dried savory, dried basil, dried rosemary, olive oil, salt and pepper, flour, chicken broth, potato