There’s nothing that smells better than the aroma of a freshly baked leg of lamb, especially when it’s been basted in maple and honey.
Combine the best of both worlds with this sweet and savoury delight which basically cooks itself. It’s easy carve too, which means you’ll have to go elsewhere to get your arm workout this week… Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
MAPLE AND HONEY ROASTED EASY CARVE LEG OF LAMB
Serves: 4-6
Preparation time: 10 minutes + resting
Cooking time: 90 minutes
Ingredients
1.5kg easy carve leg of lamb
80ml (1/3 cup) extra virgin oil
60ml (1/4 cup) lime juice
2 cloves garlic crushed
2cm piece ginger, finely grated
2 tsp ground cumin
3 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp honey
Roasted vegetables, to serve
Method
- Place oil, juice, garlic, ginger, spices, syrup and honey in a small bowl, season to taste and whisk to combine.
- Preheat oven to 180° Place lamb in a roasting pan and brush with maple and honey mixture. Roast lamb for 1½ hours brushing frequently with maple and honey mixture, or until cooked to your liking. Rest for 12 minutes before carving, to serve.
- Carve lamb and serve with your choice of roasted seasonal vegetables.
Recipe courtesy Meat & Livestock Australia