Rosemary and Herbes de Provence Crown Roast of Lamb

This past Sunday was the culmination of my father's birthday feast. After several days of feasting, tonight, I wanted to do something really special. In addition to trying my hand at potato Dauphinoise, I stepped up my culinary game and made a crown roast of lamb. This was totally unfamiliar territory for me. I was excited, but also a bit nervous. Lucky for me, the lamb came out perfect!

This is a recipe that I took from Bon Appetit. Preparation is so easy and so is cooking! The lamb came out wonderfully juicy and the herb crust wasn't too overpowering, which was great. We had our convection going, but the recipe isn't necessarily designed for that. If you want to impress your friends, definitely give this recipe a try! 

Ingredients:
- 1 lamb crown roast
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 cup herbes de provence
- 12 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- olive oil
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 450 F, unless you are baking later. Then preheat later.

2. Prepare the herb mix. Chop the rosemary, mince the garlic, and combine in a bowl with the herbs de provence. Also be sure to mix in the salt and pepper. 
3. Prepare your baking sheet and spray with cooking oil. 
4. Wash the crown roast with olive oil. Be sure you coat every surface.
5. Once lathered in olive oil, rub the herbs onto the lamb. Be generous, but don't overwhelm the lamb. 
6. Protect the top of the bones from burning by gently folding some foil on top. 
7. Depending upon how you want your lamb cooked, you can cook the lamb anywhere from 20 min ~ 35 min.

Rare = about 20 min
Medium Rare = about 30 min
Medium = about 35 min
8. Once the lamb is done, allow it to rest for a few minutes. You don't to carve immediately or else all of the delicious flavor will be lost.

9. Once you have showed off your crown roast, carve by cutting between the bones. 
Beautifully cooked! 
Et voila! 

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