ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY

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This leg of lamb is marinated overnight with fresh rosemary, garlic, mustard, honey and lemon zest. Be prepared for many requests for seconds!

Provided by JMASS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Leg

Time P1DT1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

ΒΌ 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 garlic, minced
5 pounds whole leg of lamb
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 156.5 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

Syed Abdullah Shah
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This was a really easy recipe to follow and the lamb turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again.


Sultan Uddin Official
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The lamb is always so tender and flavorful, and the rosemary adds a really nice touch.


Aneela Singh
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This was a really great recipe! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the rosemary added a really nice flavor.


Nitish Sharma
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the rosemary added a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Opop Koko
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This was a really easy recipe to follow and the lamb turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Effi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The lamb is always so tender and flavorful, and the rosemary adds a really nice touch.


Gillot Gillot
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This was a really great recipe! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the rosemary added a really nice flavor.


Soyeb Islam
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the rosemary added a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Jim Swain
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This was a really easy recipe to follow and the lamb turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again.


Anna Galvis
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The lamb is always so tender and flavorful, and the rosemary adds a really nice touch.


Krishali Singh
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This was a really great recipe! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the rosemary added a really nice flavor.


Fiaz Bhatti Raiwind
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the rosemary added a really nice touch.


Hamza Rajput
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This was my first time cooking lamb and it turned out perfectly! The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb was cooked to perfection.


George Millward
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this recipe was amazing! The lamb was so moist and juicy, and the rosemary added a really nice flavor.


Monica Waithira
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I made this for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


FARUQ UMAR SULAIMAN
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This was a great recipe! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the rosemary added a lovely aroma. I will definitely be making this again.