Braised Leg Of Lamb With Olives And Orange Recipe

Name: Braised Leg Of Lamb With Olives And Orange
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 half of a bone-in, leg of lamb; Salt and pepper; 5-6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 10, or, to taste, cloves of garlic, smashed and diced; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1/4 cup red wine; 1/3 cup black kalamari or gaeta olives; 1 orange, quartered; 1/1 cup tomato passata; 2 cups chicken stock; orange zest

Servings: persons

1 half of a bone-in, leg of lamb
Salt and pepper
5-6 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
10, or, to taste, cloves of garlic, smashed and diced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/4 cup red wine
1/3 cup black kalamari or gaeta olives
1 orange, quartered
1/1 cup tomato passata
2 cups chicken stock
orange zest

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Salt and pepper the leg of lamb. In a large casserole (I use cast iron), heat the olive oil to smoking. Lower heat. Add the lamb and sear until well carmelized. Transfer to a plate.
3
Add onions to the oil and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook another 30-60 seconds. Add rosemary.
4
Add red wine and reduce. Then add tomato passata and chicken stock. Bring to a boil.
5
Place in oven for 2-3 hours, tightly covered. I usually put a piece of foil between my cast iron lid and the pot.
6
Before serving, add orange zest. Next time I would use orange zest combined with parsley.

1785

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 half of a bone-in, leg of lamb, Salt and pepper, 5-6 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Braised Leg Of Lamb With Olives And Orange falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Leg Of Lamb With Olives And Orange

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