Holiday Leg Of Lamb
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Recipe Summary Holiday Leg Of Lamb
This leg of lamb is succulent and aromatic, a favorite of my family at Christmas time.Ingredients | Legs And Breast Menu North Hobart1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon seasoned salt½ teaspoon dried marjoram¼ teaspoon dry mustard⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom5 pounds whole leg of lamb½ teaspoon dried thyme1 orange peel, cut into slivers2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or to tasteDirectionsPreheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).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.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.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.Info | Legs And Breast Menu North Hobartprep:
20 mins
cook:
3 hrs
additional:
10 mins
total:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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