Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary

Total Time

1 Hour 35 Minutes (Excludes 1 day to marinate)

Servings

7

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 5 pounds whole leg of lamb
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Instructions

1. 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.
2. Preheat oven to 230°C.
3. Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
4. Bake at 230°C for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 200°C and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare.