ROAST LEG OF LAMB 
1 leg of lamb
4 c. sauterne wine
3 tbsp. dry mint
1 tbsp. dry mustard
5 cloves garlic
6 green onions
6 fresh hot peppers
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Salt
Red pepper

Wipe leg of lamb well with dry cloth. Using sharp knife, punch 6 holes in leg of lamb. In each hole, place a garlic clove, green onion, and hot pepper. After this is done, salt leg of lamb well and pepper it with cayenne pepper. Pat 3 tablespoons of dry mint flakes on entire leg of lamb. Put enough olive oil in a baking pan to keep lamb from burning. Place the lamb in the baking pan and put in 400 degree oven; heat the lamb on all sides. After the lamb is seared, add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and 4 cups sauterne wine. Baste lamb frequently and if any additional juice is needed, add 1/2 wine and 1/2 water. Continue cooking at 400 degrees to your taste. Usual cooking time, about 2 hours.

 

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