Glazed Leg of Lamb          



Ingredients:
One 5- to 7-pound leg of American lamb, bone-in
2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
1/3 cup red current jelly
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. grated ginger root or
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions:
Trim fat from lamb. Cut small slits in surface of lamb; insert garlic slivers. Place lamb, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.

Insert a meat thermometer. Roast in preheated oven at 325o F for 15 to 20 minutes per pound or until meat thermometer registers 145o F to 150) F for medium-rare.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan stir together jelly, lemon peel, lemon juice, ginger root, salt, mustard, and pepper. Heat through; keep warm. Brush roast with jelly mixture several times during the last 30 minutes before carving.

Makes 12 to 16 servings.