Maple Syrup and Orange Glazed Lamb

Make

1. Place the joint on a chopping board and make several slits on both sides. Season and stuff the mint into the slits.
2. Place on a metal rack in a large non-stick roasting tin and open roast in a preheated oven to the preferred, calculated cooking time, basting with any rich meat juices.
3. 15-20 minutes before the end of the cooking time remove the joint from the oven and brush with the glaze by mixing together the maple (or golden) syrup and orange juice.
4. When the lamb is cooked transfer to a platter, loosely cover with foil. Retain the contents of the roasting tin for the gravy.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the gravy, spoon off any excess oil from the tin, leaving about 30ml (2tbsp) of any rich juices. Place the roasting tin over medium heat and sprinkle over the flour. Stir well with a small whisk or spoon, add a little stock and stir again, scraping the base of the pan to release any sediment.
6. Add the remaining stock, and any meat juices from the platter, adjust the seasoning, if required and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until reduced to a well-flavoured gravy. Strain before serving.
Eat
Serve the lamb with roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts and the gravy.