HIBISCUS-MARINATED LEG OF LAMB
Steps:
- Make marinade:
- Bring water to a boil with garlic and peppercorns. Add hibiscus flowers and gently simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let marinade steep 30 minutes. Pour marinade through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids, then discard solids. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved, and chill until cold.
- Marinate lamb:
- Remove most of fat from lamb and put lamb in double layer of sealable plastic bags with marinade. Marinate lamb, chilled, turning bag over once or twice, 12 to 24 hours.
- Roast lamb:
- Remove lamb from bag, reserving marinade, then transfer to a roasting pan just large enough to hold it. Pat lamb dry and rub with oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Put lamb in upper third of oven and reduce heat to 350°F. Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of leg (without touching bone) registers 125°F, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Transfer lamb to a platter, cover with foil, and let stand 15 to 25 minutes (internal temperature will rise to about 135°F).
- While lamb is standing, pour reserved marinade into roasting pan. Straddle pan across 2 burners and boil marinade, scraping up brown bits, until reduced to about 1 cup.
- Add any meat juices that have accumulated on platter and whisk in jelly and salt and pepper to taste. Add butter and swirl or shake pan until incorporated. Pour sauce through a fine sieve into a sauceboat to serve with lamb.
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Saif Game
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender.
Kareem Jackson
[email protected]I'm always looking for new lamb recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The hibiscus marinade was a great touch.
Mehedi Madbor
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lamb and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
George Godwin
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Evie Elsom
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the hibiscus marinade was unique. I would definitely make this again.
superbig cool kids we have fun
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.
Pee Pee
[email protected]The lamb was a bit dry. I think I overcooked it. Next time, I'll be sure to keep a closer eye on it.
Katherine Miranda
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory marinade.
Monnelize Langdown
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The hibiscus marinade really helped to mellow out the lamb flavor.
nurmohammad asif
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was so moist and juicy, and the hibiscus marinade gave it a beautiful color.
Naza Khan
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the hibiscus.
Fatema Jahan
[email protected]This was the best leg of lamb I've ever had! The hibiscus marinade was so flavorful and tender. I highly recommend this recipe.