ROSEMARY HONEY ROAST LEG OF LAMB

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Got this in my inbox this morning from Mightycool.com I thought that someone might just be looking for this elegant looking and tasty recipe, and, so posted it. Hope it comes in handy for someone, sometime, someday...

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 lbs leg of lamb
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt or 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the honey, mustard, rosemary, ground black pepper, lemon zest and garlic nicely in a bowl.
  • Rub this spice and honey mixture now into the lamb.
  • Cover.
  • Allow to marinate, refrigerated, overnight so to allow the flavours to intensify to their fullest.
  • Preheat the oven to 450F (230C).
  • Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Sprinkle with salt to taste.
  • Bake at 450F (230C) for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 400F (205C).
  • Roast for 55-60 minutes more.
  • There is an accompanying note with the recipe that says the internal temperature will measure 145F (63C) for medium rare and 165F (74C) for well done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.6, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 189.9, Sodium 495.6, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.8, Protein 53

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