Crown Roast Of Lamb

Directions

1. 1

   1 Crown roast of lamb -(2 or more ribs per person, - depending on size) ----------------------------------OPTIONAL

2. 2

   OR=-- 3 tb Unsalted butter 1 tb Rosemary, fresh or dried 2 ts Freshly ground pepper 12 New potatoes

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   peeled - (allow 2-to-3 for - each diner) 1 tb Salt 1 bn Watercress or curly parsley - (for garnish) PREHEAT OVEN TO 450F

4. 4

   Make small incisions in the meaty part of the lamb every few inches and insert slivers of garlic if using it

5. 5

   Paint the meat well with olive oil or rub with softened butter

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   Sprinkle all over with rosemary and pepper

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   Crumple a ball of aluminum foil and stuff in the center

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   Place on a small rack and surround with the potatoes in a low roasting pan just large enough to hold it