Spice-crusted Lamb Roast

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs boneless lamb roast
• 1 tablespoon coriander seed, crushed (see step 2)
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon anise seed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 score the roast with slashes one inch apart.
• 2 place the coriander seeds in a plastic bag and pound them with a heavy object like a meat pounder or heavy skillet to crush them.
• 3 in a small bowl mix the molasses and remaining ingredients. rush the mixture all over the roast; cover and refrigerate roast at least one hour.
• 4 preheat oven to 350 fahrenheit. roast the meat 75 minutes or until internal temperature reached 160 fahrenheit *(use your judgement on 145 versus 160).