Roasted Leg of Lamb With Sweet Rum Glaze Recipe
Prep Time:
1 hour
Cook Time:
1 hour, 10 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (2-pound) leg of lamb
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons dark rum
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
Directions
  1. Remove the leg of lamb from the fridge 30 minutes to an hour before cooking to bring to room temperature.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  3. Pierce the skin of the lamb using a sharp knife, and push in the cloves of garlic. Season well with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the leg of lamb into a roasting tin and place into the oven to roast for 45 minutes.
  5. In a small pan over medium heat, add the dark rum, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, mustard powder, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, and butter.
  6. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes, until it has reduced and thickened slightly. Remove from the heat.
  7. After 45 minutes, remove the lamb from the oven.
  8. Brush the lamb with a coating of glaze and then return it to the oven for 15 minutes.
  9. Remove the lamb from the oven once more, brush with a second layer of glaze, and return to the oven to cook for 10 more minutes.
  10. Remove the lamb from the oven and allow it to rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
  11. Carve and serve.