Rosemary-mustard Leg Of Lamb

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 lbs leg of lamb
• 4 garlic cloves
• 3 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons mustard

Recipe

• 1 trim all fat off of lamb.
• 2 butterfly lamb. (i do this solely so it cooks quicker and more evenly).
• 3 place garlic in food processor and finely chop.
• 4 place remaining ingredients in the food processor and blend.
• 5 spread paste on outside of lamb. cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or more.
• 6 take lamb out of refrigerator and let sit for 1/2 hour or more to bring to room temperature.
• 7 place a digital thermometer in the thickest part of the lamb and set it for 155 (or desired temperature).
• 8 place the lamb in a 400 degree oven. after 15 minutes, turn the oven down to 350. allow to cook. a decent estimate of time for this (or any roast) is 15 minutes plus 20 minutes for every pound.
• 9 after the lamb is done cooking, pull it out of the oven and allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes.
• 10 carve and enjoy!