Roasted Lamb with Honey and Thyme Glaze
An easy preparation of a special dish, this Roasted Lamb with Honey-Thyme Glaze is delicious and perfect for a special dinner or holiday occasion.
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 446kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 5 pounds lamb roast
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine honey, olive oil, and thyme in heavy small saucepan.
- Stir over low heat until just warm. Remove from heat.
- Place lamb on rack set in roasting pan; brush with half of honey mixture from bowl.
- Roast lamb 12 minutes; brush again with honey mixture from bowl.
- Continue to roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 125°F for medium-rare and up to 150°F for well done. The time will vary depending on the size of your roast and desired level of done-ness; figure 15-25 minutes per pound.
- Transfer lamb to cutting board; over with foil and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Cut lamp into slices and drizzle with leftover honey glaze.
Notes
No roasting rack? No problem. Simply tear off a large piece of aluminum foil and wad it up in a shape to fit the length of the roasting pan and place your roast on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 4mg