ROASTED ORANGE LEG OF LAMB

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Another recipe from my mother. Simple yet delicious!

Provided by tracy johnson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Leg

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or as needed
1 (3 pound) leg of lamb
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 cup fresh orange juice, or more as needed
1 onion, chopped
½ cup water, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Grease a roasting pan with olive oil.
  • Rub seasoned salt over leg of lamb.
  • Mix flour and mustard together in a bowl. Rub over leg of lamb. Transfer to the prepared roasting pan.
  • Roast leg of lamb in the preheated oven until browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Add orange juice, onion, and water to the roasting pan. Continue baking lamb, basting with orange juice and water every 30 minutes, until tender, about 2 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 397 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Irfan Writes
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. The lamb is so tender and flavorful, and the orange glaze is to die for.


Rasheed Awan1
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lamb turned out tough. I think I might have cooked it for too long.


Amsathul Nisa
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lamb was so juicy and the orange glaze was the perfect touch.


Something Something
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This is the best leg of lamb recipe I've ever tried. I will definitely be making it again.


Inaaya Kamran
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb was so tender and flavorful.


Lubuto Bennette
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm not sure I'll try it again.


Mary Moore
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb was overcooked. I think I'll try cooking it for less time next time.


Stone Cold
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The lamb was a bit dry, but the orange glaze was amazing.


Jennie K97
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I love the combination of orange and lamb. This recipe is a keeper!


loagan jake
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This was my first time making leg of lamb, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb was delicious.


Irfan Sohan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is so tender and juicy, and the orange glaze is the perfect complement.


Tristan Coffey
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This roasted orange leg of lamb was a hit at our dinner party! The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the orange glaze was tangy and sweet. Everyone raved about it.