ZINFANDEL-BRAISED LEG OF LAMB (SLOW COOKER)

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This is a real change of pace for lamb and for the slow cooker! By reducing the wine before placing it in the slow cooker, you give the dish a more rounded flavor.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 lbs boneless leg of lamb
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
1 teaspoon whole allspice, crushed
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 cup zinfandel
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 bay leaves
6 cups hot cooked egg noodles (about 4-3/4 cups uncooked pasta)

Steps:

  • Unroll lamb; trim fat. Sprinkle evenly with1/2 t. salt and 1/2 t. pepper. Reroll lamb; secure at 1-inch intervals with kitchen twine. Sprinkle evenly with flour.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb to pan; cook 6 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Place lamb in electric slow cooker.
  • Add juniper berries, allspice, and garlic to skillet; cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until garlic is lightly browned. Add wine to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 3 minutes). Scrape wine mixture into cooker; add basil and bay leaves. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours or until lamb is tender.
  • Remove lamb from cooker; keep warm. Strain cooking liquid through a sieve into a small bowl; discard solics. Add remaining 1/2 t. salt and remaining 1/2 t. pepper to cooking liquid; stir. Remove twine from lamb, and discard. Break lamb into chunks with 2 forks. Serve lamb with cooking liquid over egg noodles.

Shafeek Pinarayi
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Delicious! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nina Barnwell
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more herbs and spices next time.


Davis Hellman
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Mark Stephen
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This is my go-to recipe for lamb. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Carlos Lawford
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Everyone raved about it.


Ishmael Matshai
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This recipe is a great way to cook lamb. The meat is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a hit with the whole family.


Damian Agaba
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The lamb was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I'll try braising it for longer next time.


TAMJID HASAN
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Taushif Reza Ansari
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This recipe was a disaster. The lamb was tough and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly and I'm not sure what went wrong.


Chisom Jacob
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Great recipe! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely make this again.


Mian zohaib
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Easy to follow instructions and delicious results. The lamb was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


David Suter
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge success. The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. My family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


crazy GamErs
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was cooked to perfection in the slow cooker. It was so tender and flavorful. The sauce was also amazing. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my guests.


Alen TBoy
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The lamb was very tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely make this again.


Kiyingi keren Kendrick
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Easy to make and so delicious. I used bone-in leg of lamb and it cooked perfectly in the slow cooker. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. Served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Moni Akther
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This was my first time making lamb and it turned out so flavorful and tender. The braising liquid infused the meat with so much flavor. I served it with mashed potatoes and asparagus and it was a hit with the whole family. Highly recommend!