Lamb in Spicy Pineapple Marinade

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, vinegar, onion, chipotle and coriander and cumin seeds.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until reduced by 1/3, about 25 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat; cool.

4. 4

   Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Place the leg of lamb in a very large zip-lock bag and pour in the marinade.

6. 6

   Shake the bag to distribute the marinade.

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   Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

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   When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

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   Transfer the lamb to a roasting pan fitted with a rack and reserve the marinade for basting.

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    Roast the lamb for 15 minutes, baste with some of the reserved marinade and lower the temperature to 350 degrees.

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    Continue to roast, basting occasionally, for another hour and a half or until the lamb reaches the desired doneness.

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    Remove and allow to rest, covered, for 15 minutes.

13. 13

    Slice and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.