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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Arfan Pro
a.pro@gmail.comThis dish was delicious! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the red wine reduction was divine.
Joe Kane
k-joe@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the bacon and red wine reduction were the perfect combination. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ayyab Amjad
amjad-ayyab43@yahoo.comI was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the red wine reduction was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Xoshnaw Xoshnaw
xoshnaw@hotmail.frThis dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the red wine reduction was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ch jutt Ch jutt
c_jutt0@hotmail.comI've tried this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the bacon and red wine reduction are the perfect complements.
Zebi Baba
zebib61@aol.comThis was an excellent dish. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the red wine reduction was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Cedar Uzorejinwa
uzorejinwa.cedar@gmail.comI love this recipe! The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the red wine reduction is so delicious. I highly recommend this dish.
Tyrone Small
t_small@gmail.comThis dish was a hit! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the bacon and red wine reduction added a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Dylan Henchliffe
dh7@yahoo.comDelicious! I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the red wine reduction was divine.
palosh Kumar
palosh2@gmail.comYum! This dish was amazing. The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the bacon and red wine reduction were the perfect combination. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
SAMIR ALI
a_samir40@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the red wine reduction was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Sylvester Gordon
s@hotmail.co.ukI followed this recipe exactly, and the lamb turned out perfectly. It was so juicy and tender, and the bacon added a nice crispy texture. The red wine reduction was also delicious.
Narayan Nepal
n@yahoo.comThis was my first time cooking lamb, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The lamb was so flavorful and tender, and the bacon and red wine reduction were the perfect complements.
Ann Coop
coop-a30@hotmail.frI've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly, and the red wine reduction is so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Zubair Hammad
hammad.zubair57@gmail.comThis was an amazing dish! The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the bacon added a delicious smoky flavor. The red wine reduction was the perfect finishing touch, adding a rich and flavorful sauce.