Leg of Lamb

Ingredients

• 1 (5-6 lb) trimmed bone-in leg of lamb
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 tbs chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tbs Dijon mustard
• 1 tbs kosher salt
• 2 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat: Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Prep Lamb: Pat lamb dry and place on a foil-lined roasting pan with a rack. Score the fat in a diamond pattern.
3. Make Rub: Combine garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
4. Season: Spread mixture over lamb and rub into the scored cuts.
5. Roast: Roast until internal temperature reaches about 135°F for medium, adjusting time for desired doneness, about 1½ hours.
6. Rest & Serve: Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with mint jelly and your choice of sides.

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