Spice-Braised Leg of Lamb Recipe

Name: Spice-Braised Leg of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 2 teaspoons fine sea salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground white pepper; One 5-pound half leg of lamb, preferably from the hip section; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth

Servings: persons

4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon coarsely ground white pepper
One 5-pound half leg of lamb, preferably from the hip section
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth

1
Preheat the oven to 250.
2
In a small bowl, combine the garlic with the thyme, cumin seeds, rosemary, curry, salt, ground cumin and coriander, coriander seeds and white pepper.
3
Cut 16 slits, each about 1 inch long by 1 inch deep and spaced 1 inch apart, in the meat.
4
Rub the spice mixture all over the lamb, working it into the slits.
5
Set aside any spice mixture that does not adhere.
6
In a medium flameproof casserole, heat the oil.
7
Add the lamb and lightly brown it on all sides over moderate heat, about 2 minutes per side.
8
Add the stock and any remaining spice mixture.
9
Cover with a sheet of buttered wax paper and a lid.
10
Braise the lamb in the oven for 3 hours, or until very tender.
11
Check the meat from time to time and baste as necessary to prevent it from drying out.
12
Transfer the lamb to a carving board.
13
Strain the cooking juices through a fine sieve; skim the fat.
14
Transfer the juices to a gravy boat.
15
Thickly slice the lamb and serve with the juices.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary, and more.

Yes, Spice-Braised 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.

Spice-Braised Leg of Lamb

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