Main dish: Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 6
honey
prepared Dijon-style mustard
chopped fresh rosemary
freshly ground black pepper
lemon zest
garlic, minced
whole leg of lamb
coarse sea salt
DIRECTIONS
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, rosemary, ground black pepper, lemon zest and garlic. Mix well and apply to the lamb. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
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