Is your family doing a big dinner this year? Or staying home and feasting on the leftovers? Either way, this savory roast is sure to be a hit. It’s got a really rich and hearty flavor with obviously tons of warm spices. I couldn’t help but snack on it straight from the oven, but it’s great served alongside some roasted potatoes and a side or two.
Ingredients:
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1 boneless leg of lamb, about 6 pounds
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped fresh rosemary
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1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano
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1/2 cup chopped fresh thyme
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2 tablespoons salt
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1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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Mix together the olive oil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice in a small bowl.
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Using a sharp knife, carefully cut slits in the lamb and stuff the herb mixture into the slits.
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Place the lamb in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Combine the honey, lemon juice, and orange juice in a small bowl.
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Remove the lamb from the oven and brush with the honey mixture.
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Return to the oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes.
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Remove the lamb from the oven and brush with the remaining honey mixture.
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Return to the oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes.
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Remove the lamb from the oven and brush with the remaining honey mixture.
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Return to the oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes.
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Remove the lamb from the oven and brush with the remaining honey mixture.
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Return to the oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes.
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Remove the lamb from the oven and brush with the remaining honey mixture.
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Return to the oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes.
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Remove the lamb from the oven and brush with the remaining honey mixture.
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Return to the oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes.
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Remove the lamb from the oven and brush with the remaining