🐑🧄🍯, this Thanksgiving Lamb with Garlic and Honey Glaze will be the highlight of your holiday feast!
INGREDIENTS:
For the Lamb:
🐑 1 leg of lamb (4-5 lbs)
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🧄 4 garlic cloves, minced
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Garlic and Honey Glaze:
🍯 1/4 cup honey
🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
🍋 Juice and zest of 1 lemon
🌿 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Roasting Pan:
🥕 2 carrots, chopped
🥔 2 potatoes, cubed
🧅 1 onion, quartered
1 cup chicken or lamb broth
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: PREPARE THE LAMB
Season Lamb: Rub the leg of lamb with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
STEP 2: MAKE THE GLAZE
Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix honey, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary, and smoked paprika until well blended.
STEP 3: PREPARE THE ROASTING PAN
Arrange Vegetables: In a roasting pan, toss the carrots, potatoes, and onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the chicken or lamb broth into the pan.
STEP 4: ROAST AND GLAZE THE LAMB
Roast: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the lamb on a rack over the vegetables and roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, basting every 20-30 minutes with the garlic and honey glaze, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.
Crisp: For a golden finish, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the last 15 minutes of cooking.
STEP 5: REST AND SERVE
Rest: Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
Serve: Slice the lamb and serve it with the roasted vegetables, drizzling any remaining glaze over the top for extra flavor.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 3 hours | Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes | Servings: 6-8
