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Holiday Leg of Lamb SUBMITTED BY: Ellie Adam "This leg of lamb is succulent and aromatic, a favorite of my family at Christmas time." INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom 5 pounds whole leg of lamb 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 orange peel, cut into slivers fresh mint, garnish DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, seasoned salt, marjoram, mustard and cardamom. Rub spice mixture over lamb. Cut 16 deep slits into roast. Insert thyme and a sliver of orange peel into each slit. Place lamb fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer in center of thickest portion of meat. Roast lamb in preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Meat is medium done when a meat thermometer registers 175 degrees F. and is well done at 180 degrees F. Remove meat thermometer. Place roast on a warm serving platter. Put a paper frill around end of leg bone and garnish platter with fresh mint. READ REVIEWS (3) REVIEW/RATE THIS RECIPE SAVE TO RECIPE BOX ADD TO SHOPPING LIST ADD A PERSONAL NOTE POST A RECIPE PHOTO POST A FAVORITE FOODS LIST CREATE A MENU NUTRITION INFORMATION Servings Per Recipe: 10 Amount Per Serving Calories: 524 Total Fat: 38.8g Cholesterol: 156mg Sodium: 451mg Total Carbs: 0.4g Dietary Fiber: 0.2g Protein: 40.7g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION About: Nutrition Info Powered by: ESHA Nutrient Database