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Holiday Leg of Lamb

By: ELLIEA  
"This leg of lamb is succulent and aromatic, a favorite of my family at Christmas time."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 10 times with an average star rating of 4.7 Read Reviews (8)

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What to Drink?

Wine Cabernet Sauvignon
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 524 | Total Fat: 38.8g | Cholesterol: 156mg

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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 Mar. 23, 2008 by PeggyAT 
Great recipe for Easter Dinner, we really enjoyed it. Only comment I would make is 175 is... 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. 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 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2008 by radiogal 
I don't know if it was the lack of orange peel (I had run out) or whether the lamb was a... 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 Nov. 23, 2008 by MrsKatt 
This was very good. MORE

 
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