Nana's Leg of Lamb Recipe

Name: Nana's Leg of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil; 14 lb salt pork, chopped; 1 small leg of lamb; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 cups dry white wine; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley; ¼ teaspoon oregano; 1 cup lamb stock or 1 cup water

Servings: persons

½ cup olive oil
14 lb salt pork, chopped
1 small leg of lamb
1 small onion, sliced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 cups dry white wine
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
¼ teaspoon oregano
1 cup lamb stock or 1 cup water

1
In a Dutch oven, heat oil and salt pork.
2
Add meat, onion, celery, carrots, salt and pepper.
3
Cook over medium heat, turning the meat often, until it begins to brown.
4
Add garlic and continue cooking until meat is well browned.
5
Add wine and continue cooking until wine evaporates.
6
Add tomato paste, oregano and parsley and cook for about 5 minutes.
7
Add stock or water, cover pot and continue cooking for 1 1/2 hours, turning the meat often.
8
When meat is done, remove from pan and set aside on warm platter.
9
Strain the gravy, and serve it over the meat.

353

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup olive oil, 14 lb salt pork, chopped, 1 small leg of lamb, 1 small onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Nana's Leg of Lamb 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nana's Leg of Lamb

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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