Simply Glazed Leg of Lamb Recipe

Stacia_'s Note:

Hearty!

• Total Time: 2 hrs
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 5 -7 lbs leg of lamb , bone-in
• 2 garlic cloves , cut into slivers
• 1⁄3; cup red currant jelly
• ½ teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon grated gingerroot or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Trim fat from lamb. Put small slits in surface of lamb; insert garlic slivers. Place lamb, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer. Roast in preheated oven at 325°F for 15 to 20 minutes per pound or until meat thermometer registers 145°F to 150°F for medium-rare.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan stir together jelly, lemon peel, lemon juice, gingerroot, salt, mustard and pepper. Heat through; keep warm. Brush roast with jelly mixture several times during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Let roast stand for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

Reviews

[flower7]

We had this for Easter dinner and it was very good. Used black currant jam so it was a little chunky but it still worked fine. Took it out at 145° and it was more like medium-well but still tasted great. Thanks for the recipe!