AMBASSADE D'AUVERGNE'S SEVEN-HOUR LEG OF LAMB

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Amazingly tender, flavorful and delicious. I first ran across this recipe in Paula Well's BISTRO cookbook. Don't let the seven-hours put you off. This is amazingly easy.

Provided by Possumgirl Randy

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 7h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium onions, quartered
6 carrots, peeled and quartered
1 head garlic, separated into cloves and halved
6 bay leaves
1 bunch fresh thyme or 3 -4 teaspoons dried thyme
3 kg leg of lamb, bone in (I used a smaller one for us, and didn't really change anything else)
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 liters dry white wine (2 bottles, I used red and it was fine)
5 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
5 lbs tomatoes, chopped (canned or Roma is OK)

Steps:

  • Layer onions, carrots, garlic, bay leaves and thyme on bottom of nonreactive covered roaster large enough to hold lamb.
  • Place lamb on top of onion and carrot mixture. Roast, uncovered, at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove roaster from oven. Generously season lamb to taste with salt and.
  • pepper. Return to oven and roast another 30 minutes.
  • Remove roaster from oven, leaving oven on. Place roaster on top of stove, slowly pour wine over lamb, cover, and bring liquid to a boil.
  • Return roaster, covered, to oven. Roast 4 to 5 additional hours until lamb is fork tender, but not falling off bone. (Timing will vary according to size and age of lamb and type of roasting pan used,).
  • Check on lamb, reducing oven temps if lamb begins to burn or liquid begins to evaporate too much. When lamb is fork tender, bury potatoes and tomatoes in liquid. Cover and roast until potatoes are cooked through, about 1 hour more. Lamb should now be very tender, still juicy and falling off bones.

David Melissa
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Overall, a delicious and impressive dish.


Ondela Mazungu
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A bit too salty for my taste.


Abdul Nasir Abdullai
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Not bad, but not the best lamb recipe I've tried.


Misti Roy
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This recipe is definitely a keeper! The lamb was so tender and juicy.


Traci Slutter-Sykes
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Overall, a great recipe. Will definitely make it again.


Obie R
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The lamb was a bit fatty for my taste.


raider _818_hd
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Made this for my family and they loved it! Will definitely be making it again.


Chan Islam
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Disappointed. The lamb was dry and the sauce was bland.


Aqeel Baba
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Not a fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. Will definitely make again.


Reyaad Ali
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Loved the combination of flavors. The lamb was perfectly cooked.


Tanaisha
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Amazing! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredible.


shrife elghoul
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A bit too much work for me, but the result was worth it. Will definitely make again for special occasions.


Ten Jim
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Followed the recipe to a T and the lamb turned out perfectly. So juicy and flavorful. Highly recommend!


kenneth van engel
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This lamb recipe was an absolute hit at my dinner party! The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and decadent. My guests couldn't stop raving about it. Will definitely be making this again.