May 7 National Roast Leg of Lamb Day #RoastLegofLamb

National Roast Leg of Lamb Day occurs annually on May 7 to celebrate and encourage everyone to try out Roast Leg of Lamb which I’m going to pass on. How about you. Would you like a Roast Leg of Lamb? I know David would eat Lamb with you and Charlie would if you made him a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich of two.

lam is a mild and tender Meat has a unique and tasty meal adored by people around the world. Lamb is lean red Meat full of nutrients like potassium, vitamin B-12, iron, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. This generally more tender Meat is typically taken from Sheep between the ages of one month and one year old.

Did you know Lamb is the tender Meat of a younger Sheep aged between 10 and 14 months, whereas Meat from older Sheep is called Mutton. ‘Hogget’ is another word for Sheep’s Meat, but this is specifically referring to Sheep in their second year.

Traditionally, Sheep were kept solely for their Meat, Milk, and skins. However, the rearing of Sheep for secondary products and the resulting breed development (for example Woolly Sheep) only began in Southwest Asia and Western Europe around 6000 B.C.

Today, the tradition continues with the growing consumption of Lamb Meat, considered one of the most desirable types of Meat because of its various nutritional benefits, tender texture, and low-fat characteristics in comparison to other types of Meat. According to the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) guidelines, Lamb contains less fat than other red meats.

Lamb can be cooked in a variety of different ways, but roasting Lamb is one of the preferred methods. A typical preparation would require covering the Meat from the Leg of Lamb with several seasoning ingredients including Butter, Oregano, Cauliflower, Thyme, Lemon zest, Asparagus, or Rosemary Sprigs. These are then pushed deep inside incisions made in the leg before being grilled for about two hours at a temperature of about 680 degrees Fahrenheit.

National Roast Leg of Lamb Day Activities

Did you know there is no better way to celebrate National Roast Leg of Lamb Day than to roast a Lamb. Find a recipe online or you can use the recipe I’ve included below or you could ask a friend, and Roast Lamb Leg or Loin today.
Invite some friends and family over and organize a Lamb Roasting Party or Picnic. It’s the perfect way to celebrate National Roast of Leg Day.
Share pictures of your Roasted Leg of Lamb in all its tasty glory online for people to see. You may even include your recipe and use #RoastLegOfLambDay on Social Media posts.

Facts About Lamb And Sheep

In its first year, the Meat of a Sheep is Lamb, whereas that of a juvenile Sheep older than one year is a Hogget, and an adult Sheep is Mutton.
On average, a three-ounce serving of Lamb has only 175 calories and meets the Food and Drug Administration’s (F.D.A) definition for lean meat.
Did you know the oldest organized industry specializes in raising Sheep?
All American-raised Lambs are hormone-free and can be offered as antibiotic-free.
Americans eat less than a pound of Lamb each year on average.

Why People Love National Roast Leg of Lamb Day

Did you know according to the F.D.A, Lamb meets the criteria to be considered lean Meat because it typically has fewer ounces of fat. Although Lamb is not leaner than Fish or Chicken, in comparison to other red Meats, Lamb is the way to go.

People love how tender Roasted Lamb Meat tastes. Compared to Beef, Lamb is firm with a tender texture that soaks in flavor, with just a hint of smokiness.

Aside from its taste, Lamb is some of the most nutritious Meat around. A 100-gram serving of Lamb typically has 25.6 grams of protein, 16.5 grams of fat, and 258 calories. Looks like I might need to try Lamb. Would you want to join me

Recipe for Roast Leg Of Lamb

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

5 pounds leg of lamb
4 cloves garlic, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
Cut deep slits on the top of leg of lamb every 3 to 4 inches; push slices of garlic down into the slits. Generously season with salt and pepper
Place lamb on a roasting pan; arrange several sprigs of fresh rosemary under and on top of the lamb.
Roast in the preheated oven for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the lamb reads at least 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium-rare to medium doneness.
Cover lamb with aluminum foil and let rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
Serve with your favorite sides, enjoy!

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates