Chinese Five-Spice Roasted Lamb
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 25 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
658 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chinese Five-Spice Roasted Lamb
Description
This recipe features a 5-pound boneless lamb leg seasoned with a mix of Chinese five-spice, ground cumin, salt, garlic and onion powders, Sichuan peppercorns, and a touch of flour to help the rub adhere. Bringing the roast to room temperature before cooking promotes even roasting. The high oven temperature at the start sears the exterior and locks in juices, while turning the oven off and allowing the lamb to rest inside the hot oven for two hours enables gentle, even cooking without drying.
The result is a roast with a fragrant and flavorful spice crust and tender, juicy interior. Resting the meat covered after cooking helps redistribute juices. This dish works as a centerpiece for a meal where the lamb’s robust spicing and slow roast texture can be appreciated. Slicing to serve allows the crust’s aromatic qualities to complement the meat’s natural flavor.
Ingredients
- 5 lb lamb leg roast boneless
- 3 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 3 tablespoon cumin ground
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn ground
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Remove lamb leg roast from the refrigerator and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Set oven rack to the middle and preheat oven to 500°F/260°C.
- Combine Chinese five-spice powder, ground cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground Sichuan peppercorn, and all-purpose flour in a bowl and mix well.
- Tip the seasoning over the roast and generously rub into the meat.
- Elevate lamb roast onto a roasting rack and place into oven.
- Roast at 500°F/260°C for 25 minutes and then turn the oven off. DO NOT OPEN oven door. Let the meat roast for 2 hours undisturbed.
- Remove roast from oven, check the internal temperature for doneness, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 658 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 658kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 573mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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