Dirty Piggy-Back Lamb

Ingredients

• 1 leg of lamb, about 4 lbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4-6 slices of bacon

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, onion, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub the mixture all over the lamb leg.
4. Put the leg of lamb in a roasting pan and lay the bacon slices over the top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
6. Let the lamb rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Interesting Facts

• The “dirty piggy-back” cooking method is an old-fashioned way of cooking a leg of lamb. The bacon helps keep the lamb moist and flavorful while it cooks.
• Lamb is a great source of protein, zinc, and iron.