Marinated Roast Leg of Lamb With Pepper Coating.

1. 1

   Combine first 5 ingredients in large nonaluminum baking dish.

2. 2

   Add lamb, turning to coat; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 24 hours, turning occasionally.

3. 3

   Bring lamb to room temperature.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

5. 5

   Remove lamb from marinade and pat dry.

6. 6

   Combine peppercorns and butter in small bowl; rub over entire surface of lamb.

7. 7

   Place lamb on rack in roasting pan.

8. 8

   Cook 15 minutes; reduce temperature to 350 degrees and continue roasting until thermometer inserted in thickest part of meat registers 130 degrees for medium-rare, 45 to 60 minutes.

9. 9

   Let stand 20 minutes, transfer to platter and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.