LAMB Roasting Guides

Cut of Meat

Weight in Pounds

Roasting Time

Remove from oven when internal temperature reaches:

Leg Roast (whole, bone-in)
Roast at 325°F
Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.

5 to 7

7 to 9

20 to 25 minutes per lb.

25 to 30 minutes per lb.

15 to 20 minutes per lb.

20 to 25 minutes per lb.

140°F medium-rare

155°F medium

140°F medium-rare

155°F medium

Leg Roast (whole, boneless)
Roast at 325°F
Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.

4 to 7

25 to 30 minutes per lb.

30 to 35 minutes per lb.

140° medium-rare

155° medium

Shoulder Roast or Shank Leg Half
(bone-in)
Roast at 325°F
Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.

3 to 4

30 to 35 minutes per lb.

40 to 45 minutes per lb.

140°F medium-rare

155°F medium

Rack of Lamb
Roast at 375°F
Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.

1 1/2 to 2 1/2

30 minutes per lb.

35 minutes per lb.

40 minutes per lb.

145°F medium-rare

160°F medium

170°F well done