Leg of Lamb with Raspberry Sauce

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This is an very simple recipe if you want to do something a bit different and unusual with a boneless leg of lamb. A boneless leg of lamb is marinated, then roasted and served with a tangy raspberry sauce.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth

  • 2 cups frozen raspberries

  • ¼ cup raspberry jam

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 1 (3 pound) boneless leg of lamb

  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

Directions

  1. In the container of a blender or large food processor, combine the vegetable broth, raspberries, raspberry jam, and red wine vinegar. Puree until smooth. Pour into a large bowl, and set aside.

  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the leg of lamb quickly on all sides, and remove from the pan. Pierce the meat every inch or so with the tines of a fork. Place into a bowl with the raspberry sauce. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours to marinate. Turn occasionally.

  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the lamb from the marinade and pat dry. Place on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.

  4. Roast the lamb for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the meat reads 140 degrees F (62 degrees C). Allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes before carving. The temperature should go up by another 5 to 10 degrees while it rests for medium rare. If you like it more done, wait until it reaches 145 degrees F before removing from the oven.

  5. While the lamb is roasting, transfer the marinade to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and add the rosemary. Boil over medium-high heat until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Carve the lamb, and spoon sauce over it to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

559 Calories
23g Fat
49g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 559
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 278mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 41g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 613mg 13%

* 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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