Roasted Lamb in Coffee Sauce

The lamb was perfectly cooked with a golden crust and it was a nice medium rare in the middle. The coffee sauce went really well with the lamb and the mustardy crust on the lamb was nice and tasty. 

Roasted Lamb in Coffee Sauce

A tender roast leg of lamb served in a tasty, creamy coffee sauce.

ingredients

• 1 small (1-2 pound) leg of lamb, deboned and tied
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup strong black coffee
• 1 tablespoon cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1/2 cup chicken stock

directions

1. Rub the salt and pepper onto the lamb.
2. Spread the mustard on top.
3. Heat the coffee, cream, sugar and brandy until the sugar has dissolved.
4. Place the lamb in a roasting dish and pour the coffee mixture over it.
5. Roast in a preheated 375F/190C oven for 20 minutes, basting a few times.
6. Turn the heat down to 325F/170C and roast until it reaches a temperature of 130F, about 20 minutes.
7. Let the lamb rest for 15 minutes.
8. Pour the juices into a pan along with the chicken stock and heat until bubbling.

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