Roast Saddle Of Lamb With Figs

Since we believe in the resurrection of the body, we do not see a corpse as garbage. From the time of our earliest ancestors in the faith, we have buried our dead, committing them to the earth from which they came with the conviction that they will one day be summoned from it once more. The image of sleep is useful—not because the dead are unconscious but because they will one day be awakened. God deems as faith Joseph committing his bones to his brothers for future transport into the land of promise. In the same way the act of burial is a testimony of the entire community to the resurrection of the body. Cremation is a horrifying testimony of the burning up of the flesh and bones, a testimony that is decidedly pagan in both origin and in practice. Of course, God can resurrect a cremated Christian (or a Christian torn to pieces by lions, etc.), but how we deal with the body of a Christian teaches us - and the watching world - what we really believe about the gospel. Cremation ought then to be shunned by those who hope in Christ.

Russell Moore

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Eggs			6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Saddle of lamb, boned
2		Pieces crystallised ginger
2		Garlic cloves
6		Figs
4		Apricots
1	oz	Parsley
3	oz	Breadcrumbs
1		Egg yolk
		Seasoning
		Honey for glazing
2		Sprigs Rosemary, finely
		chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven 200C/400F.  Place the garlic, parsley and breadcrumbs
into a food processor and  mix thoroughly. Dice the ginger, fig and
apricot and place into a  bowl and the finely chopped Rosemary.  Add
the breadcrumbs mixture and mix by hand.  Add the seasoning and egg.
Fill the centre of the saddle with the mixture carefully roll then
tie. Seal meat in a hot pan and remove.  Add the root vegetable and
brown lightly. Place the root veg into a  roasting tray then place the
lamb on top.  Place into a preheated oven approx 200C/400F for 15
minutes, then  reduce the heat.  Baste with the honey.  DISCLAIMER(c)
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 109 Calories From Fat: 17 Total Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 30mg Sodium: 227.2mg Potassium: 251.7mg Carbohydrates: 20g Fiber: 3.3g Sugar: 6.5g Protein: 4.4g