Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary

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ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes Ready in: 2 Hours 35 Minutes Makes 6 to 8 servings 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 garlic, minced 5 pounds whole leg of lamb 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt Directions: 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 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). 3. Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste. 4. 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. - - IMPORTANT FOOD SAFETY REMINDER - - All cooking temperatures and times indicated above are suggestions only. Cooking temperatures and times and may vary for your oven, broiler stove top or grill. Please use an appropriate meat thermometer for accuracy.

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