ROAST LEG OF LAMB  

Servings: 6 – 8

INGREDIENTS
1 leg of lamb (4 – 5 lbs)
1 garlic clove, slivered
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced celery

5 carrots, sliced
Parsley
Salt and pepper
3/4 cup dry white wine

INSTRUCTIONS
Wash lamb and pat dry. Make several cuts through surface of meat and insert slivers of garlic. Coat lamb with butter. Sear on all sides over high heat. Add vegetables, season, and put in preheated moderate oven (350 degrees) for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until meat thermometer registers 175 degrees F. for medium. For well done, roast for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or to 182 degrees F. on meat thermometer. Baste frequently. Just before serving, remove meat, and add wine to pan drippings to make gravy. Serve very hot.