Description
A savory and tender lamb roast with a sweet cranberry glaze, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4-5 lb) boneless lamb leg or shoulder
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Rub lamb with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Place lamb in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour.
- Mix cranberries, honey, mustard, garlic, and rosemary in a bowl.
- Spread cranberry mixture over the lamb and roast for another 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: lamb roast, cranberry glaze, holiday meal, tender lamb