Glazed Leg of Lamb
Ingredients
| 1 (8 lb) leg of lamb | ||
| 3 cloves garlic, slivered | ||
| 1 tbs fresh rosemary, chopped | ||
| 1 tbs sage leaves, crushed | ||
| kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| 3/4 cup dry sherry | ||
| 1/2 cup currant jelly | ||
| 1/2 cup ketchup | ||
| 1 tsp crushed marjoram |
Directions:
- Make several slits in the leg of lamb and insert garlic clove slivers.
- Combine rosemary, sage, salt and pepper and rub generously into meat.
- Combine sherry, jelly, ketchup and marjoram in a small saucepan, and stir over low heat until heated through. Set aside.
- Place Lamb on rack in a roasting pan and bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 20-25 minutes per pound.
- During the last 1 and 1/2 hours of cooking, baste the lamb frequently with the sherry mixture.
- Allow lamb to rest for about 15 minutes before slicing.
- Reheat any remaining sauce and serve with the lamb.
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