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Leg of Lamb with Raspberry Sauce

A delicious leg of lamb served with a tangy raspberry sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 leg lamb about 5 pounds
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme chopped
  • 1 cup raspberries fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup red wine
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rub the leg of lamb with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place the lamb in a roasting pan and roast for about 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.
  4. While the lamb is roasting, prepare the raspberry sauce. In a saucepan, combine raspberries, red wine, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  5. Once the lamb is done, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with raspberry sauce on the side.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Lamb, Raspberry Sauce
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