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May 12, 2010

Herb-Roasted Lamb Dijon

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Prep time:

baking time 45 minutes Servings: 6
Partner: Herbed Vegetable Medley
Herb-Roasted Lamb Dijon

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Dijon-style mustard
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons each dried sage and oregano
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 boneless leg of lamb (about 2 pounds), trimmed
  • 9 medium potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  • 1
    Combine mustard, soy sauce, garlic, sage, oregano and gingerroot in a blender. Process on high until blended. Add 11/2 tablespoons olive oil in a fine stream, processing continually until smooth.
  • 2
    Rub half the mustard mixture over the surface of the lamb. Roll from one long side to enclose mixture; tie with kitchen twine to secure. Rub the remaining mixture over surface. Chill, covered, for 8 to 10 hours.
  • 3
    Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • 4
    Scrub the potatoes and cut in half lengthwise. Arrange, cut sides up, in a shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with rosemary, salt and black pepper. Add the lamb.
  • 5
    Bake until lamb is done to taste, about 45 minutes for medium-rare. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into slices. Arrange lamb slices and potatoes on a serving platter. Serve immediately with pan drippings, if desired.
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Grandma Betty

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One reason this dish is for special occasions is that we usually had to pre-order a boneless leg of lamb from the butcher. Grandma called two or three days ahead to make sure they would have it ready, and she asked them not to roll and tie the meat.

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