SPICED LAMB WITH RHUBARB CHUTNEY

SPICED LAMB WITH RHUBARB CHUTNEY

RECIPE TYPE

Lamb

SERVES

6

Prep Time: 15 min  Chill: 1 hr 30 mins

Rest Time: 20 min

Ingredients

1 Longo’s Ontario Lamb Leg Roast (1.3 to 1.5kg)

2 tbsp Longo’s Mediterranean Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tbsp Longo’s Pure Liquid Honey

Seasoning Rub:

1 tsp each Longo’s Essentials Ground Cumin, Garlic Powder and Paprika

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp Longo’s Essentials Ground Ginger

1/4 tsp Longo’s Essentials Cayenne Pepper

Rhubarb Chutney:

1 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup Longo’s Curato Red Wine Vinegar

1 tbsp each grated fresh ginger and garlic

1/4 tsp salt

Pinch Longo’s Essentials Cayenne Pepper (or to taste)

2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb

1/4 cup Longo’s Sultana Raisins (optional)

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

Seasoning Rub: Blend together cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, ginger and cayenne in small bowl; set aside.

Rhubarb Chutney: Combine onion, red pepper, sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt and cayenne in heavy saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Uncover, stir in rhubarb and raisins, if using, and increase heat to medium-high. Return to a boil and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes or until rhubarb is softened but still has some shape. (Mixture may seem runny but will thicken as it cools.) Cool to room temperature. Stir in parsley, if using.

Lightly score lamb all over with sharp knife. Rub with Seasoning Rub, working it into the meat. Brush with oil. Place on rack in roasting pan; let stand for 10 minutes.

Roast lamb in preheated 450°F oven for 15 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 300°F and roast for an additional 60 to 75 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 145°F for medium- rare (or continue to cook to preferred doneness). Brush with honey to glaze immediately after removing from oven. Let rest for 20 minutes before carving around the bone and across the grain. Serve with Rhubarb Chutney.

A Dash of Advice

Due to the bone, lamb leg roasts are less evenly shaped; be sure to test the internal temperature of the roast in a few areas, inserting into the thickest portions of the meat but avoiding the bone. Double the recipe if serving a larger crowd.Extra Rhubarb Chutney can be stored in sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve with aged cheddar cheese or use as a flavourful condiment for sandwiches.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Per serving (1/6th recipe of lamb with 2 tbsp chutney): 390 calories

Protein 42g

Fibre 1g

Fat 19g

Sugar 10g

Carbs 12g

Sodium 540mg

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