Roast Leg of Lamb

Ingredients

• 1 (5–6 lb) bone-in leg of lamb
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Prep: Remove lamb from fridge 1 hour ahead. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Season: Make slits in meat; insert garlic slices. Rub lamb with mustard, oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast: Place on rack in roasting pan. Roast 20 minutes per pound for medium-rare (125–130°F internal).
4. Rest: Tent with foil and rest 15 minutes before carving.