Best 3 Roast Leg Of Lamb French Style Gigot Dagneau A La Francaise Recipes
Roast leg of lamb French style, also known as Gigot d'agneau à la française, is a classic French dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a hearty family meal. This flavorful and succulent dish is prepared with a combination of aromatic herbs, garlic, and white wine, resulting in a tender and juicy lamb that is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the necessary steps and tips to create a mouthwatering roast leg of lamb French style that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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ROAST LEG OF LAMB FRENCH-STYLE (GIGOT D'AGNEAU A LA FRANCAISE)
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h45m
Yield Six to eight servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- It is recommended that you have the butcher remove and set aside the hipbone of the lamb. This is the upper bone that is attached to the main (straight) leg bone. This can also be done in the home kitchen, using a thin, sharp boning knife, neatly cutting all around the meat attached to the hipbone and severing the hipbone from the main bone. Cut off and discard the skin, leaving a light layer of fat.
- Rub the meat all over with the oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and the thyme.
- Make 16 gashes in the flesh of the leg and insert the garlic slivers.
- Place the leg, the thickest side down, in a roasting pan and scatter around it the hipbone, onion halves (cut side down), bay leaves and carrot pieces.
- Place in the oven and bake one hour. Remove the lamb and pour off the fat from the pan.
- Return the lamb to the pan, the thickest side up.
- Pour the water into the pan and continue baking 30 minutes for medium-rare lamb (135 degrees internal temperature). If you wish the lamb well done, continue cooking 30 minutes or longer. In any event, remove the lamb from the oven, discarding the hipbone and vegetables, cover with foil and let it stand for 20 minutes before carving. Serve, if desired, with flageolet beans in cream.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 823, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 70 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 1300 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GIGOT A LA CUILLèRE - FRENCH SLOW COOKED SPOON LAMB
A classic French Bistro recipe, and one that is SO easy to cook; the lamb in this recipe is cooked after 5 or 6 hours, but 7 hours is the traditional French timing for 'gigot a la cuillère' - a joint that can be carved with a spoon, hence its name! You will need a very large ovenproof casserole with a lid or a large, deep roasting tin, which you can cover tightly with tin foil - or, this can be cooked with GREAT success in the crock-pot. This lamb is just divine when served alongside gratin Dauphinoise and steamed haricots verts. I add lots of garlic for quite a pungent flavour - adjust the garlic and seasonings to personal taste.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Stew
Time 7h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- TRADITIONAL OVEN METHOD.
- Preheat the oven to 120 degrees C or 248 F, gas mark 1/2. Season the leg of lamb with salt and pepper to taste.
- Put the casserole or roasting tin on the hob and brown the lamb thoroughly on all sides (it is important to do this now as the meat will not brown in the oven). If the lamb sticks add a little oil to the casserole. Use the cooker extractor fan to disperse any smoke. Drain away any fat that has gathered in the bottom of the pan.
- Add the vegetables to the casserole along with the white wine and stock. Season and bring to the boil.
- Put on the lid or cover tightly with tin foil and place in the pre heated oven. Bake for 7 hours, turning twice during this time. The meat will be cooked after 5 hours and offer no resistance to the knife.
- The meat requires no resting time when cooked in this way. Transfer the meat and vegetables to a serving platter. Strain the meat juices into a jug and pour or blot away the fat with kitchen paper. Pour the juices into a pan and boil vigorously until reduced by a quarter.
- Adjust the seasoning and add the Armagnac or Madeira. Garnish the lamb with the sprigs of thyme and serve with the sauce. Use a spoon to carve and serve the lamb - a la cuillere as the French call it. It will be tender, succulent and delicious !
- CROCK-POT COOKING METHOD.
- Carry out steps 3 and 4 as shown above; then place into the crock-pot and cook on high for 2 hours and then on low for about 6 hours, or until the lamb is cooked as instructed above - soft and spoonable!
- Serve as before.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1100.2, Fat 67.7, SaturatedFat 29.1, Cholesterol 335, Sodium 324.2, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.9, Protein 94.4
GIGOT DE SEPT HEURES (FRENCH SEVEN HOUR ROAST LAMB)
I love Anthony Bourdains attitude towards life and food so was over the moon when my husband bought me his "Les Halles Cookbook". This recipe is FANTASTIC! I never cook roast lamb in any other way since finding this. I do follow his ingredients but just cook it in a normal roasting pan with a well fitting lid, (although sometimes I only cook it for 5 or 6 hours, its still meltingly tender by then) then make a gravy from the strained cooking juices. If I'm using half a lamb a generally halve all the ingredients except the wine! Wonderful served with French creamed cabbage, glazed carrots and dauphinois potatoes.
Provided by Lou van
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 7h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 F/ 150°C.
- Make small incisions in the lamb and put a sliver of garlic inside each incision.
- Rub the lamb well with the olive oil and season all over with the salt and pepper.
- Place it in a Dutch oven and add the sliced onions, whole carrots, whole garlic cloves, bouquet garni and wine.
- Put the lid on the Dutch oven.
- In a medium bowl combine the flour and water to form a rough dough, mixing well with a wooden spoon. (Don't worry you don't have to eat it).
- Use the dough like grout to create a seal that connects the lid to the Dutch oven.
- Place in the oven and cook for 7 hours.
- Remove from the oven and break the seal.
- Serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of lamb: A leg of lamb is the best cut for roasting. It's a large, flavorful cut of meat that will cook evenly in the oven.
- Marinating the lamb is optional, but it helps to tenderize the meat and add flavor. If you choose to marinate the lamb, do so for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Sear the lamb before roasting it. This will help to brown the meat and add flavor.
- Roast the lamb at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help to create a crispy crust and juicy interior.
- Let the lamb rest before carving it. This will help to redistribute the juices throughout the meat.
- Serve the lamb with your favorite sides. Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and a green salad are all classic choices.
Conclusion:
Roast leg of lamb is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can create a perfectly cooked lamb that will impress your guests.
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