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South African Apricot-Glazed Leg of Lamb
Irene Muller

South African Apricot-Glazed Leg of Lamb

A beautifully roasted leg of lamb is a show stopping centerpiece for any meal, bringing warmth, tradition, and rich flavours to your table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For The Lamb:
  • 2.5kg leg o lamb
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 125ml apricot sauce recipe below
For The Apricot Sauce:
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 10ml olive oil
  • 1 handful dried apricots finely chopped
  • 2 tbsps apricot jam
  • 2 tbsps honey
  • 30ml white wine vinegar
  • 100ml water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon juice extracted

Method
 

Prepare the Apricot Sauce:
  1. In a saucepan, heat 10 ml olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in the dried apricots, apricot jam, honey, white wine vinegar and water. Simmer gently for about 20 Minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Finish by adding the lemon juice, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Prepare the Leg of Lamb: Preheat your oven to 140°C (280°F).
  1. Trim off excess skin and fat from the lamb.
  2. Rub the lamb with olive oil and crushed garlic, then season generously with sea salt and black pepper.
  3. Coat the lamb with a layer of apricot sauce, ensuring even coverage.
  4. Place the lamb in a covered oven proof dish or wrap it thightly in aluminium foil and place on an oven tray.
  5. Slow roast in the preheated oven for 3 to 4 hours until tender.
  6. Remove the lamb from the oven and pour off any juices into the apricot sauce. Simmer for a few minutes, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
  7. Uncover the lamb and return it to the oven to roast for an additional 10-15 minutes at a higher temperature until golden brown.
  8. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve warm with the apricot sauce drizzled over the top.