Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary
INGREDIENTS
60 ml honey
30 ml prepared Dijon-style mustard
3 g chopped fresh rosemary
2 g freshly ground black pepper
2 g lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
2270 g whole leg of lamb
6 g coarse sea salt
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, rosemary, ground black pepper, lemon zest and garlic. Mix well and apply to the lamb. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
Lamb Chops with Mint Molasses Basting Sauce
INGREDIENTS
2 racks lamb, frenched* and cut into 1-inch thick bone in chops (about 7 chops per rack)
45 g Morton� Nature's Seasons� Seasoning Blend
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0 Mint Molasses Basting Sauce:
60 ml molasses
15 ml olive oil
30 ml malt vinegar
15 g honey mustard
2 g chopped fresh herbs (mint, thyme, rosemary)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat grill to medium-high (about 450 degrees F).
Rub lamb chops all over with Morton� Nature's Seasons� Seasoning Blend, pressing the seasoning into the meat to adhere.
In a bowl whisk together the molasses, olive oil, vinegar, honey mustard, mint and fresh herbs. Season to taste with Morton� Nature's Seasons� Seasoning Blend and set aside.
On well seasoned grill, grill lamb chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side, basting with reserved mint molasses sauce until lightly charred, glazed and cooked to desired doneness. (