Description
This honey glazed lamb leg roast is a tender and flavorful dish, perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 kilogram lamb leg roast
- 1 kilogram potatoes (chopped)
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon traditional gravy mix
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Prepare the lamb by trimming any excess fat.
- In a small bowl, mix the honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, wholegrain mustard, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the chopped potatoes across the base of a large roasting dish.
- Brush the entire leg of lamb with the glaze and place on top of the potatoes. Pour the chicken stock around the potatoes.
- Loosely cover the lamb with foil (ensure it isn’t touching), and roast for 65–70 minutes.
- Remove the foil, baste with the remaining glaze, and gently turn or stir the potatoes. Continue to roast uncovered for a further 30–35 minutes, or until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 130°F / 53°C for perfectly pink meat.
- Remove from the oven and let the lamb rest for 30 minutes, loosely covered with foil. The internal temperature will rise slightly.
- Remove the lamb and potatoes from the pan and set aside. Place the baking tray over a burner on medium heat and sprinkle the traditional gravy mix into the pan with the remaining juices and whisk well. Add a little more stock or water if necessary until the gravy thickens.
- Carve the lamb and serve with a side of potatoes and the gravy.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a fresh garden salad.
- Make sure to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.
- The resting period for the lamb is crucial for juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg