Honey-Roasted Spicy Leg of Lamb

Leg of lamb marinated in ginger, garlic, and spices, roasted with a honey-almond rub for a sweet and spicy flavor.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1224.1 kcals 6120.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 21.2 grams 105.8 grams
Fat 84 grams 420.2 grams
Protein 96.5 grams 482.4 grams
Cook Time
125 mins
Produces
5 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
Fruits
5
tbsp
Lemon Juice
for the marinade
Liquids
2
tbsp
Meat
2.2
kg
Lamb
leg of lamb, trimmed of excess fat and membranes
NutsSeeds
6
clove
Garlic
peeled and roughly chopped
1
tbsp
Cumin
ground
1
tbsp
Coriander
ground
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
tbsp
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
100
g
Almonds
blanched
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for the marinade
Other
22.5
ml
Honey
1½ tbsp total
Vegetables
15
g
Ginger
peeled and roughly chopped

Steps

  • Blend together all the marinade ingredients in a food processor.
  • Trim the fat from the lamb and make deep cuts in the flesh.
  • Rub the marinade into the lamb and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Blend 70g of almonds with yoghurt and half the honey to make the rub.
  • Apply the honey rub to the lamb and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 225°C.
  • Place the lamb on a rack and roast for 15 minutes.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 180°C and roast for another 1 hour 40 minutes.
  • Baste the lamb every 20-30 minutes during roasting.
  • Scatter the remaining almonds and honey over the lamb and roast for 10 minutes more.
  • Rest the lamb under foil for 15 minutes before serving.