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Holiday Leg of Lamb

SUBMITTED BY: ELLIEA

"This leg of lamb is succulent and aromatic, a favorite of my family at Christmas time."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 4.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs
READY IN  3 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 5 pounds whole leg of lamb
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 orange peel, cut into slivers
  • fresh mint, garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, seasoned salt, marjoram, mustard and cardamom. Rub spice mixture over lamb. Cut 16 deep slits into roast. Insert thyme and a sliver of orange peel into each slit. Place lamb fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer in center of thickest portion of meat.
  3. Roast lamb in preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Meat is medium done when a meat thermometer registers 175 degrees F. and is well done at 180 degrees F.
  4. Remove meat thermometer. Place roast on a warm serving platter. Put a paper frill around end of leg bone and garnish platter with fresh mint.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2003 by LSVF
Only ate lamb once before,didn't like it .My husband said he did so I agreed to try again... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2006 by TORANORANEKO
Really tasty rub- I used it overnight, and the flavor was just wonderful. I'm going to use it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by AngieMac
This was a lovely recipe which went down a treat with all the family - even those who said... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by Lisa
This recipe was a big hit. I made it for Easter dinner and everyone raved about it. I made the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by barbaramarucco
Great recipe! I served it yesterday for Easter dinner with Chutney With Mint (from this site).... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by PeggyAT
Great recipe for Easter Dinner, we really enjoyed it. Only comment I would make is 175 is... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Holiday Leg of Lamb

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 524

  • Total Fat: 38.8g
  • Cholesterol: 156mg
  • Sodium: 451mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 40.7g

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