Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary

Name: Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 585 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup honey; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 5 pounds whole leg of lamb; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

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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!

Recipe by JMASS

Updated on September 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:

9 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

10

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Mix honey, garlic, rosemary, mustard, lemon zest, and 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.
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.
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 120 degrees F (50 degrees C). Let lamb rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

Editor's Note:

USDA recommends cooking all raw lamb steaks, chops, and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) as measured with a food thermometer before removing meat from the heat source.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

553	Calories
39g	Fat
8g	Carbs
41g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 553
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g	50%
Saturated Fat 17g	85%
Cholesterol 157mg	52%
Sodium 379mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 41g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 579mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.