ROAST LEG OF LAMB, SWEDISH STYLE

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Roast Leg of Lamb, Swedish Style image

Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 leg of lamb, 7 to 8 pounds, boned, rolled and tied
3 tablespoons butter mixed with 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 carrot, sliced
1 onion, sliced (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
6 black peppercorns
4 cups hot stock (lamb or chicken) or water
1 cup hot coffee with sugar and cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Prick the lamb all over with the point of a sharp knife and rub the butter and parsley mixture into the holes. Butter a roasting pan lightly, put in the meat, carrot and onion and brown in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Lower the heat to 350 degrees, sprinkle the meat with the salt and add the peppercorns and 2 cups of stock. Baste every 15 minutes, adding the coffee and the remaining stock gradually. Cook until the roast reaches the internal temperature desired (140 degrees for rare lamb, higher for well-done).
  • Remove the roast to a platter and keep it warm. Strain the pan liquid and skim off the fat. Make a roux (1 tablespoon fat and 1 tablespoon flour for each cup of liquid), cook it briefly, add the liquid to it, whisk till smooth, boil till thickened and simmer 10 minutes. Pass the sauce with the sliced lamb.

Lincoln Mafa
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This recipe was a disaster. The lamb was overcooked and the gravy was burnt.


Allen Morris
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I didn't like this recipe. The lamb was tough and the gravy was bland.


Abrhame Getaye
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The lamb was a bit dry, but the gravy was good.


Mandy Seymour
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the lamb turned out great.


Jafta Jafta
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the gravy was delicious.


Aria Rodriguez
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the gravy was rich and flavorful.


Mohid Bubak
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This is my go-to recipe for roast leg of lamb. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zabiullah Mohammadi
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the gravy was amazing.


ANNA YOSEPH
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb is impressive and delicious.


Omar Nabata
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I love this recipe! The lamb is always so tender and flavorful. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


risto mongoya
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This was my first time making roast leg of lamb, and it was surprisingly easy. The recipe was clear and concise, and the lamb turned out beautifully. It was a special meal that I will definitely make again.


chaima zeaz
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The lamb is always juicy and tender, and the gravy is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Saimon Khan
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This roast leg of lamb was a hit at our dinner party! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.