Leg of Lamb Holiday Style

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   Preheat oven to 350 F.

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   Season lamb with salt and pepper to taste.

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   Make several slits on the top and sides of the meat and insert garlic slices.

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   Place lamb on a roasting rack and roast for 5 minutes.

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   Pour half of the cranberry juice over the meat and continue roasting to desired doneness.

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   Baste every 10 minutes with the remaining cranberry juice or pan drippings for the first hour of roasting.

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   Meanwhile, prepare coffee and combine with cream and sugar.

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   Baste the lamb with the coffee mixture every 10 minutes, using a little at a time until the lamb is cooked to your desired doneness.

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   Lamb will be beautifully glazed.

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    Roasting time (for medium) is approximately 20 minutes per pound for a boned and rolled roast.

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    When the lamb is cooked, remove and cover with foil to rest for 15-20 minutes.

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    Pour pan juices into a small saucepan and degrease.

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    Bring to a simmer, add cognac, and continue to simmer for 2 minutes.

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    Slice meat and pass gravy sauce with the lamb.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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