Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary

A leg of lamb is marinated overnight with rosemary, garlic, mustard, honey, and lemon zest, then roasted to perfection for a family-pleasing meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 553 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
• 5 pounds whole leg of lamb
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix honey, garlic, rosemary, mustard, lemon zest, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl. Place lamb in a flat dish; rub mixture over lamb. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Transfer lamb onto a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let lamb rest for about 10 minutes before carving.