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Grandma Me's Clove-Studded Leg of Lamb

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"My grandmother's tender lamb melts in your mouth and the gravy is great on mashed potatoes or rice. This version stands alone, no need for mint jelly." — Frann R.

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Using a sharp knife, cut through the narrow end of the lamb leg about 3 inches from the end. Cut through the meat around the bone. Remove and discard this piece, leaving clean exposed bone. You may be able to have your butcher do this for you. Stick cloves into the lamb leg in an even pattern, then place into a shallow, metal roasting pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 2 hours, then drain off fat and drippings. Whisk together apricot nectar, salt, pepper, and soy sauce in a small bowl; pour over lamb leg. Return the lamb to the oven, and bake until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) for medium-well doneness, basting frequently. Top the roast with lemon slices, and bake 5 minutes longer.
Remove the lamb to a serving platter, and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, place the roasting pan on the stove over medium heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and pour into the roasting pan along with the bouillon cube. Cook and stir until the bouillon dissolves, and the sauce thickens and clears, about 1 minute. Remove the cloves and lemon slices before slicing the lamb and serving with the sauce.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 2 hrs 35 mins
READY IN 3 hrs

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Dec 26, 2009

very good

—Anne

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Dec 21, 2011

Good combination of flavors but don't cook your lamb to 160 degrees unless you like your lamb well done, cook until instant read thermometer reads 130-135 for med rare lamb like it is supposed to be. Be sure to let rest 20mins before slicing to let juices redistribute back into meat.

—jdg78

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Nutrition

Calories
414 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
8 g
3%

Cholesterol
138 mg
46%

Fat
24.6 g
38%

Fiber
0.9 g
3%

Protein
38.3 g
77%

Sodium
404 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grandma Me's Clove-Studded Leg of Lamb

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 414
Calories from Fat: 222

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.6g 38 %
** Saturated Fat 10.3g 51 %
** Cholesterol 138mg 46 %
Sodium 404mg 16 %
** Potassium 526mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 8g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3 %
Protein 38.3g 77 %
** Sugars 5.9g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 9 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 33 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 134 %
** Vitamin B6 15 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 17 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.