International Recipe: Mint-Glazed Leg of Lamb

Mint-Glazed Leg of Lamb

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mint jelly
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 pinch to taste black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 (4 to 7 pounds) leg of lamb
• 2 large garlic cloves, slivered
• 1 pinch to taste salt
• 1 pinch to taste ground black pepper
• 1 bunch fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Procedures:

1. For Mint Glaze: Place jelly, wine, mustard and pepper in small food processor or blender; cover. Process until smooth.
2. For Lamb: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
3. Cut slits all over lamb with tip of sharp knife; insert garlic slivers. Season with salt and pepper. Place lamb in shallow roasting pan.
4. Bake uncovered, on center rack for 1 hour. Remove from oven; reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C). Brush about 1/2 cup Mint Glaze over lamb; return to oven and bake an additional 40 to 45 minutes.
5. Remove from oven; insert instant-read meat thermometer into the thickest part of meat (temperature should read 155° F. for medium.) Brush remaining glaze over lamb. Loosely cover; let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Place lamb on serving platter; garnish with fresh mint.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.