Holiday Leg Of Lamb Recipe

Name: Holiday Leg Of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 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; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or to taste

Servings: persons

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
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or to taste

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.

1680

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

142

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, and more.

Yes, Holiday Leg Of Lamb falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Holiday Leg Of Lamb

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