Mint jelly is poured over leg of lamb for an unforgettable meal.
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Corinne Morrison |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| 5 1⁄4 | Pound | leg of lamb |
| 1 | Teaspoon | salt |
| 1 | garlic (use the whole bulb; slivered) | |
| 1⁄2 | Cup | mint jelly (FOR MINT SAUCE) |
| 1⁄2 | Cup | cider vinegar |
| 1 | Tablespoon | butter |
| 1⁄4 | Cup | light brown sugar |
| 1 | Teaspoon | lemon peel (grated) |
| 1 | Tablespoon | lemon juice |
| 1⁄4 | Cup | granulated sugar |
| 1⁄2 | Teaspoon | salt |
| 1⁄2 | Teaspoon | dry mustard |
Have butcher cut lamb into 1 1/2 inch thick steaks. Usings a sharp knife, cut slits into steaks and insert garlic slives into the steaks. Place steaks in contained with a lid. (I use plastic Tupperwear pan). Refrigerate meat while you make sauce. In saucepan combine ingredients with mint jelly. Stir over low heat until jelly is melted. Bring to a boiling point. Let cool; pour over lamb. Marinate for 1/2 hour; turning once, or marinate overnight, turning a few times. To cook; adjust grill 5 inches from prepared coals. Remove lamb from sauce and lay flat on grill. Baste several times until lamb is cooked to desired doneness.
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