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Roast Lamb with Peppercorn Crust

 
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

3 tablespoons of Crushed Dried Peppercorns (equal amounts white, black, green)
1 tablespoon of Fresh Rosemary or 1 1/2 tsp. dried
1/2 cup of fresh Mint Leaves
1/2 cup of Raspberry Vinegar
1/4 cup of Soy Sauce
1/2 cup of Red Wine
1 boned (untied Leg of Lamb (5 lb. after boning)
2 tablespoons of Dijon Mustard

 
   
Preparation:  
   

Combine 1 tablespoon of crushed peppercorns, mint, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce and red wine in a shallow bowl. Marinate the lamb for approximately 8 hours, occasionally turning. Remove roast from marinade. Reserve marinade; roll and tie the roast. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spread mustard over meat and pat 2 tablespoons of crushed peppercorn onto the mustard. Set roast in shallow roasting pan. Pour reserved marinade around, not over, roast. Bake 1 1/2 hours or 18 minutes per pound. Roast will be medium rare. Let roast stand 20 minutes before carving. Serves 6 to 8 people.