SPICED LEG OF LAMB

This is such an easy way to serve a flavoursome leg of lamb, it is perfect for the Xmas table . You will need a 2.5 kg leg of lamb . First , you need to prepare a marinade . Place 4 tbs of minced garlic in a saucepan along with 3 tbs of minced ginger , 2 onions ( peeled and thinly sliced ) , 5 tbs of tamari ( light soy sauce ) , 3 tbs of hoisin sauce ,2 tbs of chilli sauce ( sriracha ),1 tsp of 5 spice powder , 2 tbs of brown sugar , 300 ml of red wine, 200ml of white wine vinegar and finally 1 litre of water . Simmer this spicy mixture over a low heat for 45 minutes . Place the leg of lamb in a large pot and pour over the sauce and slowly bring to the boil . Simmer gently for for 90 minutes , turning the lamb every 30 minutes . Remove the pan from the heat and leave the lamb to cool in the sauce . Leave to marinate for overnight. The following day preheat your oven to 180 deg C . Place the lamb in an oiled roasting pan and place in the preheated oven for 1 hour . To serve , slice the lamb and serve hot or cold ... This is delicious .