Simply Glazed Leg of Lamb Recipe

Submitted by Stacia_

"Hearty!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12-16

ingredients

• 5 -7 lbs leg of lamb, bone-in
• 2 garlic cloves, cut into slivers
• 1⁄3 cup red currant jelly
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 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!