Maple Chilli Glazed Leg of Lamb
This Maple & Chilli Glazed Leg of Lamb is a delightful combination of sweet maple syrup and spicy chillies, creating a flavorful crust that enhances the tender lamb. Perfect for special occasions, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its rich taste and beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 110 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2kg leg of lamb
- 100ml maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1–2 red chillies, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/400°F/gas mark 6.
- In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the leg of lamb.
- Place the seasoned lamb in a roasting tin. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, soy sauce, chopped chillies, and Dijon mustard. Heat gently until smooth and slightly thickened.
- After 20 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F/gas mark 4. Brush the lamb with the glaze and continue to roast, basting every 15 minutes for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Remove the lamb from the oven and cover loosely with foil. Let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg