BACON-WRAPPED LEG OF LAMB WITH RED WINE REDUCTION
A family favorite for over two decades! Growing up, Mom would always make this for dinner on Easter Sunday or New Year's Day. The bacon adds a wonderful smoky flavor to the outside of the lamb, and the garlic permeates the meat throughout. All topped off with a delectable red wine reduction. Delicious served with mashed potatoes!
Provided by France C
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Leg
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim excess fat and thin membrane from leg of lamb; place into roasting pan. Cut slits in the meat and insert garlic slivers into slits. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and rosemary in a small bowl; brush mixture over lamb. Lay bacon slices onto the meat. Let roast stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Roast lamb in the preheated oven until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the leg, not touching bone, reads 145 degrees F (65 degrees C) for medium-rare or 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) for medium, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Transfer lamb to a serving platter, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let stand while you make the sauce.
- Skim and discard excess grease from pan drippings left in roasting pan; place roasting pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in drippings until translucent, about 5 minutes; pour in wine. Stir wine and pan drippings, scraping up and dissolving brown bits of food stuck on the bottom of the pan. Pour in stock, bring sauce to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Stir tomato paste into sauce, bring to a simmer, and cook until sauce has reduced to about 1 cup. Season with salt and black pepper. For a smoother sauce, strain before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 324.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
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Hassan Kubti
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Muskan Nadeem
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The lamb was overcooked and the red wine reduction was way too sweet.
Md Rifat Hasan
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my lamb turned out really gamey. I think I might have used the wrong cut of meat.
Lalu Yadav
[email protected]This recipe was way too complicated. I ended up giving up and ordering pizza.
Aon ali Shaikh
[email protected]The lamb was a bit tough, but the red wine reduction was delicious.
Kamala Rokka
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Siesha Panlita
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my lamb was a little dry. I think I might have cooked it for too long.
charles millsaps
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's sure to be a hit at your next dinner party.
Malane Monyela
[email protected]I love the combination of the bacon and lamb. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.
Ritienne Said
[email protected]This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The lamb was so tender and juicy.
Jamin Housego
[email protected]I've never cooked lamb before, but this recipe made it easy. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the red wine reduction was amazing.
Ali akbar Molla
[email protected]This was the perfect dish for a special occasion dinner. It was elegant and delicious.
Phenox Gamer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The bacon and red wine reduction really helped to balance out the flavor of the lamb.
Rj ali hassan rajput Hassan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
John Klunk
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night, and they all loved it. Even my picky eater son ate seconds!
Ilaisa Cairo
[email protected]This dish is definitely a special occasion meal. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The lamb is so tender and flavorful, and the red wine reduction is simply divine.
Yasith Mananjaya
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can adjust the cooking time to get the lamb to your desired doneness, and you can also add different herbs and spices to the red wine reduction to create different flavor profiles.
Barbara Catherine
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lamb, and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was very clear and concise, and the lamb turned out perfectly.
Steven Lyness
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. My guests love the combination of the lamb and bacon, and the red wine reduction is always a crowd-pleaser.
Joshua Cosme
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely incredible! The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the bacon added a delicious smoky flavor. The red wine reduction was the perfect finishing touch, and it really brought all the flavors together.