14 Best Leg of Lamb Recipes For Easter

Katie Workman

March 21, 2024 at 5:12 AM·4 min read

Roasted Rosemary Garlic Leg of Lamb

There are few large pieces of meat that my family loves more than a leg of lamb and few that make more of a statement for company. Roast leg of lamb looks so impressive, but the truth is, it's no more difficult than making any other kind of roast—the oven really does all of the work. And it's a classic and show-stopping main course for an Easter celebration or any festive spring get-together.

How To Cook Leg of Lamb

You can choose between bone-in, semi-boneless or boneless leg of lamb, rolled and tied, or just plunked down into a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. For the best medium rare leg of lamb recipe, you want to take the lamb out of the oven when the internal temperature is at 120 degrees F and it will climb another 5 or 10 or so degrees as it sits. Do keep an eye on the internal temperature with a meat thermometer—you want those rosy pink slices, and there are always the ends for people who like their meat more well done.

How Long To Cook Leg of Lamb Per Pound

The main rule of thumb to follow is that it takes around 20 minutes per pound of lamb. So if you have a 4 lb leg of lamb, estimate that it will take an hour and 20 minutes to cook.

Best Leg of Lamb Recipes

I've rounded up the 14 best Easter leg of lamb recipes, from the classic—like Roasted Leg of Lamb and Herbed Boneless Leg of Lamb—to the more creative, such as Slow Cooked Moroccan Leg of Lamb. Try a new dish for your Easter menu this year, or sample these lamb specialities any other spring night when the craving for fresh flavors and succulent lamb hits.