LEG OF LAMB WITH PROVENCAL SEASONING

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely minced onion
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons finely minced sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons finely minced green pepper
1 tablespoon finely minced pitted nicoise olives
1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 tablespoons finely minced parsley
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Small, boned leg of lamb, about 3 1/2 pounds boned weight, not rolled
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup well-seasoned veal stock
3 tablespoons very finely chopped peeled ripe tomatoes
3 tablespoons softened butter

Steps:

  • Heat oil in small skillet, add onion, garlic and peppers, and saute until vegetables are tender. Stir in olives, teaspoon of thyme, the fennel, parsley and bread crumbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Trim as much fat as possible from lamb and spread herb-andbread-crumb mixture over inside of meat. Roll meat into neat cylinder and tie at inch intervals with butcher string. Also make one tie length of roast so it will hold its shape. (You may also prepare herb mixture in advance and give it to butcher to spread on meat before it is tied for you).
  • Place lamb in pan and roast until internal temperature of 120 degrees is registered on meat thermometer inserted in middle, or about 20 minutes a pound for total roasting time of 1 hour 10 minutes. Lamb will be medium-rare; increase or decrease cooking time according to individual taste.
  • Remove lamb from oven and set on carving board or platter to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Drain fat from roasting pan. Add wine, stock and tomatoes to pan and cook over medium heat, scraping particles from bottom of pan, until sauce is slightly reduced. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add remaining 1/2 teaspoon of thyme.
  • Carve roast and arrange slices on warmed serving platter and cover to keep warm. Pour any juices from carving board into sauce. Reheat sauce to simmering and, over low heat, add soft butter, whisking it in bit by bit, until sauce is somewhat thickened, glossy and very smooth. Do not allow sauce to come to boil. Pour a little sauce over sliced meat and serve rest alongside.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 77, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 99 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Cissy Mumford
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I've made this leg of lamb recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the seasoning is perfect. I love serving it with a mint sauce and roasted vegetables. It's a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for an


Anony Mous
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This leg of lamb recipe is a great way to celebrate a special occasion. The meat is cooked to perfection and the seasoning is flavorful and aromatic. I love serving it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. It's a delicious and easy meal that's


Adareme Ntiasagwe
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the seasoning was perfect. I served it with a mint sauce and roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again!


NAJIM GAMING
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This leg of lamb recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The meat is cooked to perfection and the seasoning is delicious. I served it with a red wine sauce and roasted vegetables, and it was a hit. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tariq Pathan
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I've made this leg of lamb recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the seasoning is perfect. I love serving it with a mint sauce and roasted vegetables. It's a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for an


yasar ghaze
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This leg of lamb recipe is a great way to celebrate a special occasion. The meat is cooked to perfection and the seasoning is flavorful and aromatic. I love serving it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. It's a delicious and easy meal that's


_WeirdZenitsu_
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the seasoning was perfect. I served it with a mint sauce and roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again!


Biruk Akalu Tsegaye
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This leg of lamb recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The meat is cooked to perfection and the seasoning is delicious. I served it with a red wine sauce and roasted vegetables, and it was a hit. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nikki Paula
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I've made this leg of lamb recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the seasoning is perfect. I love serving it with a mint sauce and roasted vegetables. It's a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for an


Mubeen Ahmed
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This is my go-to leg of lamb recipe. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the seasoning is perfect. I love serving it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. It's a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for any occasion.


Mr Zee
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I love this leg of lamb recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The meat is cooked to perfection and the seasoning is flavorful and aromatic. I highly recommend it!


Afeez Adebayo
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This leg of lamb recipe is a keeper! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the seasoning is perfect. I served it with a mint sauce and roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Moshanabbas Moshanabbas
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this leg of lamb recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The meat was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Ronald Alloway
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This leg of lamb recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The meat is always juicy and tender, and the seasoning is flavorful and aromatic. I highly recommend it!


Nontombi Bunyula
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were fantastic. The leg of lamb was cooked to perfection, and the seasoning was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.


Nontobeko Yaka
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lamb. But I'm so glad I did! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the seasoning was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Namenya Moreen
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This is the best leg of lamb recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the seasoning was perfect. I will definitely be making this again!


kumar sanu
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I've been cooking this leg of lamb recipe for years, and it never disappoints. The meat is always cooked to perfection, and the seasoning is always spot-on. My family and friends love it!


Jodie Baylis
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This leg of lamb with Provencal seasoning is a sure-fire hit! The meat is juicy and tender, with a flavorful crust. The herbs and spices blend together perfectly to create a delicious and aromatic dish. I highly recommend it!