Roast Leg Of Lamb

Step 1: Ground the Rosemary in a mortar and pestle then add the garlic and salt and grind into a paste.Pour this mixture into a cup and mix well with the ground mustard, oil, fresh rosemary.

Step 2: Brush this mixture over the leg of lamb and sprinkle with fresh ground pepper.

Step 3: Place on a rack in a roasting pan, fat side up and place on the middle rack of a preheated 350 degree oven.

Step 4: Cook until you reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees for pink, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Step 5: Transfer to a platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 6: Meanwhile, prepare the pan juices by pouring off the fat leaving just the pan juices.

Step 7: Heat the pan over medium heat, add the water and deglaze the pan by stirring to dislodge any browned bits that are stuck to the pan.

Step 8: Bring to a boil and season to taste with salt and pepper; add more water if needed to reach the desired consistency and taste.

Step 9: Carve the lamb and serve with the pan juices.