leg of lamb in clementine crust
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another good recipe from a Molto Batali italian recipe book.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 25 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup grapefruit juice
- 4 - clementines, halved
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 - garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- - ground black pepper to taste and salt
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 - large boneless leg of lamb 6 or 7 pounds tied
How To Make leg of lamb in clementine crust
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Step 1combine the grapefruit juice, clementines, wine, garlic, rosemary, two tablespoons black ground pepper, and the oil in a blender or processor, and pulse till the mixture forms a paste. Place the leg of lamb in a large, shallow, nonreactive dish or pan. rub the marinde paste over it, and turn the lamb on all sides to coat it. Cover, and refridgerate for at least 12 hours(up to 36 hours). Remove the lamb from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and transfer to a roasting pan. season the lamb aggressively with salt an pepper, and let it stand room temp for 45 min, meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees f.
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Step 2Rub the reserved marinade over the lamb, and add one cup water to pan. place the lamb in oven and roast for 20 min. Reduce the oven to 400 degrees f and roast for 1 hour and 25 min. remove the lamb from oven and rest for 20 min before carving. ummmm
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