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Spice-Roasted Leg of Lamb

A whole roasted leg of lamb with an aromatic spice rub of coriander, cumin, and rosemary. Lamb is one of the best meat sources of iron, B12, and B6 for nervous system and metabolism.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 (6-lb) grass-fed leg of lamb, shank bone removed
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary leaves
  • 1 tbsp toasted coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp toasted cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cup (1 stick) unsalted grass-fed butter
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • Pistachio Mint Pesto

Instructions

  1. Remove the lamb from the fridge 1 hour prior to cooking to come to room temperature.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Using a small knife, make small incisions about 2 inches deep all over the lamb.
  3. In a food processor (or with a mortar and pestle), combine the garlic, lemon zest, rosemary, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper and blend until almost smooth. Add the butter and pulse until it comes together into a thick paste. Using your hands, rub the paste all over the lamb, pressing it into the incisions.
  4. Place the lamb on a rack in a roasting pan, fat side up. Squeeze the lemon juice all over and pour the wine around the lamb. Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F. Roast for 60 to 90 minutes, basting every 20 minutes or so and adding more wine if needed, until the internal temperature reaches 150°F.
  5. Tent with foil and let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving. Serve with the Pistachio Mint Pesto.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Iron
    From: Lamb
  • Vitamin B12
    From: Lamb
  • Carnosic acid
    From: Rosemary
  • Salicylic Acid
    From: Cumin

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Oxidative Stress
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Premature Hair Graying
    Addresses · via Vitamin B12
  • Cognitive decline
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin B12
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Stroke
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Bone Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Sarcopenia
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Osteoporosis
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • DNA Damage
    Protects against · via Rosemary
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    Improves · via Rosemary
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Rosemary
  • Prostate cancer
    Protects against · via Rosemary
  • Hair loss / hair shedding
    Protects against · via Rosemary
  • Colorectal cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Salicylic Acid
  • Cancer
    Protects against · via Salicylic Acid

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