Apricot Mustard Glazed Leg Of Lamb

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Apricot Mustard Glazed Leg Of Lamb recipe for a perfect dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour 15 min

Ready In

1 hour 35 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup apricot jam
2 tablespoons honey mustard
2 cloves garlic , chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 lbs leg of lamb , butterflied
1/2 cup red wine
1 cup beef stock , canned/homemade
salt
ground pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
425
Sugar
13g
Fat
22g
Apricot Mustard Glazed Leg Of Lamb is an elegant and flavorful main course that is sure to impress your guests. This dish combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apricot and mustard with succulent lamb, making it a perfect choice for a special occasion or holiday dinner. It's also a great way to switch up your usual dinner routine and add some variety to your meals.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a medium bowl, mix together the apricot jam, honey mustard, chopped garlic, soy sauce, olive oil and dried rosemary until well combined.
3.Place the butterflied leg of lamb in a large baking dish and season with salt and ground pepper.
4.Pour the apricot mustard glaze over the lamb, making sure to coat it evenly on all sides.
5.Add the red wine and beef stock to the bottom of the baking dish.
6.Bake the lamb until it is cooked to your desired temperature (about 15 minutes per pound for medium-rare).
7.Remove from the oven and let the lamb rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

The apricot mustard glaze is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, and gives the lamb a delicious crispy crust.

Lamb is also a great source of protein and is high in essential nutrients like iron and vitamin B12.

CONS

Lamb can be quite expensive and isn’t always readily available in all grocery stores.

The cooking time can also vary depending on the size of the lamb, and it can be easy to overcook it if you’re not careful.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is an excellent source of protein and is packed with essential nutrients like iron, zinc and vitamin B12.
The apricot jam in this recipe adds a touch of sweetness without overloading the dish with sugar.

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