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Got all day and in the mood to cook? This lamb is cooked for hours in a 200°F oven and the result is lamb so meltingly tender you can eat it with a spoon, hence the name! Taken from James Beard's last cookbook before his death in 1985.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 7h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 -6 lbs leg of lamb, boned and tied (ask for the bones, and have them sawed into 1-inch pieces)
salt and pepper
3 medium onions, each stuck with 2 cloves
6 cloves
3 carrots, split lengthwise
6 -7 garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
4 -5 ripe tomatoes, peeled seeded and coarsely chopped
1 cup red wine
chopped parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Rub lamb with salt and pepper and place on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Surround with the bones, onions,carrots and 4 to 5 garlic cloves.
  • Pour the olive oil over the bones and vegetables.
  • Roast at 400°F for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350°F and roast for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 200°F.
  • Transfer lamb to baking pan or casserole dish.
  • Add remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper, tomatoes and bones and vegetables from the roasting pan.
  • Rinse roasting pan with the red wine and pour wine over lamb.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil and roast in a 200°F oven for 6 hours.
  • Transfer lamb to a platter and remove the strings.
  • Discard bones and bay leaf.
  • Remove the cloves from the onions and puree or blend all the vegetables.
  • Combine with the pan juices.
  • Serve meat and sauce with cooked white beans seasoned with salt and pepper garlic and basil.

MD Alif Khan
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


OJO DEBORAH
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I love the fact that this recipe can be made in one pot. It's so easy to clean up!


faisal amin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Daniel Bwire
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this dish. The sauce is amazing.


Ben “Nukkinfuts” Smith
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The ingredients in this recipe are a bit pricey, but the end result is worth it.


Maria Fuentes
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This recipe was too complicated for me. I ended up burning the chicken.


L'amorepardessus Bord
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different cut of chicken, such as boneless, skinless chicken breasts.


Victor Okechukwu
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper!


Hasna Hassen
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I wasn't sure how the combination of flavors would work, but I was pleasantly surprised. This dish is absolutely delicious.


Muktar Ali
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even if you're a beginner in the kitchen, you can easily make this dish.


Umesh Mondal
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Bangla fast
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect, and the chicken always comes out tender and juicy.


Jahid Sheikh
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.