PLUM-GLAZED LAMB

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Fruity and flavorful, this wonderful glaze is simple to prepare, and its hint of garlic really complements the lamb. The recipe makes enough glaze to baste the lamb during roasting and leaves plenty to pass when serving. -Ann Eastman Greenville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bone-in leg of lamb (4 to 5 pounds)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cans (15 ounces each) plums, pitted
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place lamb on a rack in a shallow baking pan, fat side up. Season with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Meanwhile, drain plums, reserving 1/2 cup syrup. In a food processor, place the plums, reserved syrup, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and basil. Cover and process until smooth; set aside half of the plum sauce., Baste lamb every 15 minutes during the last hour of roasting. In a small saucepan, simmer reserved sauce 5 minutes; serve with meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

Dragon Skate
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the lamb turned out great. I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Leonardo Nelson
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This recipe was amazing! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


dj Marsh
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the glaze is delicious. I highly recommend it.


shehzad Shekh
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This recipe was a disaster! The lamb was tough and the glaze was too sweet. I won't be making this again.


Shyla Davis
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The lamb was a bit dry, but the glaze was delicious. I'll try cooking the lamb in a slower oven next time.


asanda baleka
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Drizzy De Sucker !!
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the glaze was flavorful without being too sweet.


Ahmed Ghani
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious.


Tarek Alkamshishy
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The lamb was tender and flavorful, but the glaze was a bit too sweet. I'll try using less sugar next time.


Rosemary Okafor
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the lamb turned out great. I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Jennifer Chigbo
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Amazing recipe! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the glaze was divine. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Garden Angel
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The lamb was a bit tough, but the glaze was delicious. I'll try cooking the lamb for less time next time.


TheBloodwaraxe
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This was my first time cooking lamb and it was a success! The lamb was juicy and tender, and the glaze was flavorful and tangy.


JANA
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out great. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'll try it again with less sugar next time.


Jaida Playz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the glaze is delicious.


Suzana Istrefi
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This was an excellent recipe! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the plum glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.