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                          CROWN ROAST OF LAMB

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Meats                            Kump

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1                    Crown roast of lamb
                       -(2 or more ribs per person,
                       - depending on size)
                       -----OPTIONAL-----
  3                    Garlic cloves
                       - peeled & cut in slivers
    1/4   c            Olive oil -- OR
  3       tb           Unsalted butter
  1       tb           Rosemary, fresh or dried
  2       ts           Freshly ground pepper
 12                    New potatoes -- peeled
                       - (allow 2-to-3 for
                       - each diner)
  1       tb           Salt
  1       bn           Watercress or curly parsley
                       - (for garnish)

 PREHEAT OVEN TO 450F. Make small incisions in the meaty part of the lamb
 every few inches and insert slivers of garlic if using it. Paint the meat
 well with olive oil or rub with softened butter. Sprinkle all over with
 rosemary and pepper. Crumple a ball of aluminum foil and stuff in the
 center. Place on a small rack and surround with the potatoes in a low
 roasting pan just large enough to hold it. Place in the oven and
 immediately turn the heat down to 400F. Roast until done, depending upon
 weight and size, about 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches
 140F. Remove the foil ball and immediately salt the meat. Remove to a
 warmed platter, and let rest 5-to-10 minutes before serving. If waiting
 longer, cover with foil to retain heat. To serve, place paper frills on the
 rib bones and fill the center with vegetables or stuffing, surround with
 potatoes and garnish with watercress or curly parsley. Any sauce would be
 served on the side. Makes 6 to 8 Servings



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