Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary

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Ingredients:

• ¼ 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
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 5 pounds whole leg of lamb

Instructions:

• 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° F (230° C).
• Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 400° F (200° C) and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare.

Marinating the lamb overnight is the key to flavor!