Easter Recipes > Springtime Saddle of Lamb

This recipe is part of the Easter 2007 Recipes Menu


Starter - Leeks with Mustard Dressing
Main Course - Springtime Saddle of Lamb
Dessert - Toffee Apple Pudding

How to make Springtime Saddle of Lamb:
For a very tasty main course here is a recipe for Springtime Saddle of Lamb.





Ingredients

6lb Saddle of Lamb
1 1/2 pints red wine
4 tablespoons sherry
4 tablespoons brandy
12 sprigs rosemary
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 heaped tablespoons redcurrant jelly

for the marinade:

1 carrot peeled and finely chopped
2 onions peeled and finely chopped
4 stalks of parsley
1 sprig of thyme
1 bay leaf
6 peppercorns
2 cloves
1 blade mace
4 tablespoons malt vinegar
1/4 pint water
(see measure conversions for more information)

Method

- Put all the marinade ingredients into a pan and bring to the boil.
- Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Cool.
- Add the sherry, brandy and red wine.
- Place the lamb into the marinade and leave overnight in the fridge.
- Remove the meat from the marinade; reserve the marinade.
- Make small incisions in the lamb and insert the rosemary sprigs.
- Place the lamb in the roasting tin.
- Pour olive oil over the lamb.
- Roast at 350 degrees F for about 2 1/2 hours.
- Bring the marinade to the boil and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the redcurrant jelly.
- Serve the lamb with the sauce.