Leg of Lamb Texas Style
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard
1 clove garlic, slivered
1 cup strong black coffee
2 tsp sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup brandy
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp currant jelly
5 tbsp flour
6 lb leg of lamb
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wipe lamb with damp cloth; make slits with a
sharp knife. Insert garlic into slits. Blend salt and mustard; rub over lamb.
Place on rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, in small bowl blend coffee, sugar, 2 tbsp of the cream, brandy and
water; use to baste lamb. Roast for 1 1/2 hours longer for well done, or until done
to taste, basting frequently with coffee mixture. Place lamb on a serving dish in warm place.
Remove rack; set pan on top of stove. In a small bowl mix remaining cream and flour
to a smooth paste; stir into pan juices. Cool over low heat, stirring constantly, until
thickened and smooth. Add currant jelly; simmer for 2 minutes. Serve with lamb.