ZINFANDEL-BRAISED LEG OF LAMB (SLOW COOKER)

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This is a real change of pace for lamb and for the slow cooker! By reducing the wine before placing it in the slow cooker, you give the dish a more rounded flavor.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 lbs boneless leg of lamb
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
1 teaspoon whole allspice, crushed
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 cup zinfandel
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 bay leaves
6 cups hot cooked egg noodles (about 4-3/4 cups uncooked pasta)

Steps:

  • Unroll lamb; trim fat. Sprinkle evenly with1/2 t. salt and 1/2 t. pepper. Reroll lamb; secure at 1-inch intervals with kitchen twine. Sprinkle evenly with flour.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb to pan; cook 6 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Place lamb in electric slow cooker.
  • Add juniper berries, allspice, and garlic to skillet; cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until garlic is lightly browned. Add wine to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 3 minutes). Scrape wine mixture into cooker; add basil and bay leaves. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours or until lamb is tender.
  • Remove lamb from cooker; keep warm. Strain cooking liquid through a sieve into a small bowl; discard solics. Add remaining 1/2 t. salt and remaining 1/2 t. pepper to cooking liquid; stir. Remove twine from lamb, and discard. Break lamb into chunks with 2 forks. Serve lamb with cooking liquid over egg noodles.

Mephisto's Tarot
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This is the best lamb dish I've ever had. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was divine. I served it with roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus, and it was a perfect meal.


Mitchy Rehema
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The lamb was surprisingly delicious and the sauce was out of this world. I'll definitely be making this again.


Langeni exaud
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I made this dish for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Monday Franklin
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb is elegant and delicious, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Bhusen gamer
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I love this recipe! The lamb is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables and a glass of red wine.


Kayleigh Hayward
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The lamb is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Waleed Wede
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I highly recommend it.


Goldi Bukhari
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This is the best lamb dish I've ever had. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was divine. I served it with roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus, and it was a perfect meal.


Anoush Aamir
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The lamb was surprisingly delicious and the sauce was out of this world. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ndi Malik
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The lamb was so moist and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Esme Salas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb turned out perfectly. It was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.


Shimanto Mondal
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This was an excellent recipe. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.