Leg Of Lamb With Roasted Pear And Pine Nut Relish

Name: Leg Of Lamb With Roasted Pear And Pine Nut Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Relish:; 6 firm ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and quartered; 1 medium Rio or other sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; Cooking spray; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; Lamb:; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 4 garlic cloves; 1 small onion, cut into 8 wedges; 1 (5-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed

Servings: persons

Relish:
6 firm ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and quartered
1 medium Rio or other sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Lamb:
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 garlic cloves
1 small onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 (5-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
To prepare relish, arrange pears in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Arrange onion slices in a single layer in another 13 x 9-inch baking dish; lightly coat onion slices with cooking spray. Bake pears and onion slices at 400u00b0 for 40 minutes or until tender, turning once. Cool; chop.
3
Combine 2 teaspoons rind and next 7 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon black pepper) in a large bowl; add chopped onion and pears, tossing gently to combine. Stir in nuts just before serving.
4
To prepare lamb, combine 1 tablespoon lemon rind and next 10 ingredients (through onion wedges) in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Roll roast, and secure at 3-inch intervals with twine. Spread the onion mixture over lamb; cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
5
Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
6
Place lamb on the rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; place rack in pan. Bake at 450u00b0 for 20 minutes. Decrease oven temperature to 300u00b0 (do not remove lamb from oven); bake an additional 1 hour or until thermometer registers 145u00b0 (medium-rare) to 160u00b0 (medium). Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve relish with lamb.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Relish:, 6 firm ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and quartered, 1 medium Rio or other sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, Cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Leg Of Lamb With Roasted Pear And Pine Nut Relish 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.

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