Roast Leg Of Lamb

1. 1

   Rinse and pat dry if the lamb came in plastic.

2. 2

   Unravel the leg of lamb. Place on a work surface with the fat side touching the work surface, the inside facing you.

3. 3

   Spread 2 tablespoons of the Dijon mustard on the inside as evenly as possible.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the slice garlic over the mustard.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Roll the leg of lamb so it looks like a roast. Take the string and wrap the roast as if it were a gift and the twine is the ribbon--once round the width, cross and once around the length, tie a square knot. If you are nervous that the roast will unravel, tie a series of knots across the width and down the length of the roast.

7. 7

   Place lamb in roasting pan seam side down. Spread remaining tablespoon of mustard on top of roast and season with salt and pepper. Insert a meat thermometer in roast.

8. 8

   Place in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes reduce heat and continue cooking for about an hour or until that thermometer reads the doneness you like.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.