LAMB FOR LEARNERS! REDCURRANT AND HONEY GLAZED LAMB (CROCK POT)

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This is the name that my daughter came up with, for my most requested lamb dish! She did not realise how easy it was to cook, as the results are so sophisticated and special! I have never made it other than in the crock-pot, but I am sure it would cook very well in an AGA or wood burning range......long and slow. This is an ALL YEAR around recipe, as we have cooked this in the summer and served this meltingly tender lamb with salads and crusty bread - as well as in the winter with mountains of mashed potatoes! The redcurrant and honey glaze is sensational, and makes the most divine gravy or sauce. Do not be tempted to use a cheap and low fruit content redcurrant jelly, it gives nowhere near the same taste and results as a high fruit jelly. I always use a leg of lamb for this dish - but I suspect that shoulder of lamb would work extremely well. Be warned......this is a fall off the bone, moist and very succulent way of cooking lamb!!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -5 lbs leg of lamb
4 -5 tablespoons red currant jelly
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed or 3 teaspoons garlic powder
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • If the leg of lamb is too big for your crock-pot, cut through the joint between the main leg and shank.
  • Put 2 tablespoons water into the crock-pot and place the lamb inside.
  • Spoon the honey, Dijon mustard and redcurrant jelly over the top of the lamb.
  • Sprinkle the crushed garlic/powdered garlic, salt & black pepper over the top of the lamb.
  • Cook on high for at least 6 hours and up to 8 hours - YES, on high! If it is a 4lb to 5 lb leg of lamb, these are the perfect timings - it falls off the bone and is moist and tender.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, carefully ladle most of the juices out of the crock pot and into a large mixing jug. Allow the juices to cool and skim the fat that rises to the surface.
  • Place the juices into a saucepan and bring to the boil, boil vigorously until it has reduced by about a half - you now have the most wonderful gravy or sauce to serve alongside the lamb!
  • Take the lamb out and allow to "rest" for about 10-15 minutes before carving and falling in love!

Nasamba Ritah
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the lamb and the glaze. I will definitely be making this again.


Cheryl Capel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the result was amazing. The lamb was so moist and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Jennifer Kelley
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was very tender and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Khuram Jutt
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the glaze was divine. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Rajkumar Raju
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The lamb was so flavorful and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulateef Muhammed
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I had some trouble finding redcurrant jelly, so I used raspberry jelly instead. It turned out great! The glaze was delicious and the lamb was very tender.


Rana ismail
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This lamb dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a more savory glaze. However, the lamb was cooked perfectly.


Infiite Life
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The glaze is a bit tart, but it pairs perfectly with the lamb. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amelia Harvey
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This recipe was easy to follow and the result was amazing. The lamb was so moist and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Atif Gg
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I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The glaze was perfectly balanced, and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amrullah Armani
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This lamb dish was a delight! The redcurrant and honey glaze added a unique and flavorful twist to the tender lamb. It was a hit with my family and friends.