Holiday Leg of Lamb

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This leg of lamb is succulent and aromatic, a favorite of my family at Christmas time.

Submitted by Elisa Gale
Updated on April 5, 2021
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram

  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom

  • 5 pounds whole leg of lamb

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 orange peel, cut into slivers

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or to taste

Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

524 Calories
39g Fat
0g Carbs
41g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 524
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 157mg 52%
Sodium 452mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 41g 81%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 571mg 12%

* 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.

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