Leg of Lamb, Basque-Style

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 24

Juicy and flavorful Leg of Lamb, Basque-Style recipe for your dinner table

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 30min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-10

Calories

650

Sugar

Fat

43g

Leg of Lamb, Basque-Style, is a classic dish in the Basque region of Spain and is usually served during special occasions. In this recipe, a leg of lamb is flavored with garlic and a blend of herbs and spices before being roasted to perfection in the oven. The result is a succulent and flavorful meat, perfect for impressing your guests at your next dinner party or for a special family meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2.	Cut slits in the lamb and place garlic slices into the slits.
3.	Season lamb with salt and pepper, then coat with flour.
4.	In a large roasting pan, heat bacon drippings and brown the lamb on all sides.
5.	Add water to the pan and roast the lamb for 30 minutes per pound, basting occasionally.
6.	If desired, add potatoes to the pan during the last hour of cooking.
7.	Let the lamb rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

PROS

The Basque-style seasoning brings a delicious depth of flavor to the lamb, and the meat comes out juicy and tender.

This recipe is perfect for impressing guests at a dinner party or for a special occasion.

CONS

Leg of Lamb can be expensive and is not an everyday meal for everyone.

Also, while this recipe is fairly simple, it does require some time to prepare and cook.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is an excellent source of protein and is high in vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc, and selenium.
The garlic in this recipe has been linked to lowering blood pressure and reducing cholesterol.

	4 -5 garlic cloves , sliced
	6 1/2 lbs leg of lamb
	salt
	pepper
	flour
	2 tablespoons bacon drippings
	1 cup water
	1 lb boiling potato , peeled and quartered ( optional )