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Braised Leg of Lamb

with Allspice and Golden Raisins
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Braised Leg of Lamb

Braised Leg of Lamb - Festive roast braised in the French style, juicy and flavorful

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Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
50 min.
Preparation
ready in 3 h.
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Calories:
547
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Dark meats such as beef, game and lamb impress with a particularly high iron content. Even a slight lack of this trace element impairs physical and mental performance and makes the body more susceptible to disease. The vitamin C contained in the recipe (1/4 of the daily requirement) facilitates the absorption of iron.

Classic French satiation side dish: crispy baguette; a green salad tastes good with it. And for those who want to increase the vitamin C content, an aperitif based on orange juice is served in advance.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie547 cal.(26 %)
Protein67 g(68 %)
Fat22 g(19 %)
Carbohydrates15 g(10 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5 g(17 %)
Vitamin A1.3 mg(163 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.6 mg(22 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.6 mg(55 %)
Niacin24.7 mg(206 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate67 μg(22 %)
Pantothenic acid1.3 mg(22 %)
Biotin4.7 μg(10 %)
Vitamin B₁₂4.5 μg(150 %)
Vitamin C25 mg(26 %)
Potassium885 mg(22 %)
Calcium130 mg(13 %)
Magnesium94 mg(31 %)
Iron8.5 mg(57 %)
Iodine21 μg(11 %)
Zinc11.1 mg(139 %)
Saturated fatty acids6.3 g
Uric acid434 mg
Cholesterol180 mg
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Ingredients

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4
Ingredients
1 Leg of lamb (about 1.5 kg)
salt
peppers (from the mill)
2 Tbsps Dijon mustard
1 lemon
2 sprigs rosemary
4 garlic cloves
4 Tbsps olive oil
¾ cup Red wine
1 ¾ cups lamb stock
1 bay leaf
3 allspice
2 large carrots (about 400 grams)
1 bunch scallions
2 Tbsps golden raisin
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Large knife, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Paper towel, 1 Peeler, 1 Fine grater, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Roasting pan (with lid), 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Small bowl, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon

Preparation steps

1.
Braised Leg of Lamb preparation step 1

Rinse the lamb and pat dry. Rub all over with salt, pepper and mustard.

2.
Braised Leg of Lamb preparation step 2

Rinse the lemon in hot water and wipe dry. Finely grate the zest and squeeze out lemon juice. 

3.
Braised Leg of Lamb preparation step 3

Rinse the rosemary and shake dry. Peel the garlic and chop coarsely, then place 1 teaspoon garlic in a small bowl and set aside.

4.
Braised Leg of Lamb preparation step 4

Heat the olive oil in a roasting pan over high heat and brown the lamb on all sides.

5.
Braised Leg of Lamb preparation step 5

Pour the wine into the roasting pan and bring to a boil, then add the stock and lemon juice and return to a boil. Add the bay leaf, allspice, half of the lemon zest and the rosemary, then season generously with salt and pepper. Cover and bake in preheated oven at 200°C (fan oven 180°C, gas mark 3) (approximately 400°F/convection 350°F) for 1 hour.

6.
Braised Leg of Lamb preparation step 6

Meanwhile, peel carrots and cut into slices. Rinse scallions, wipe dry and cut into rings. Add carrots, scallions and golden raisins to the lamb after 1 hour cooking time and continue cooking until lamb is very tender, about 1 hour more.

7.
Braised Leg of Lamb preparation step 7

Rinse the parsley, shake dry, pluck leaves and chop finely. Mix parsley with remaining garlic and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Serve lamb with vegetable sauce and parsley mixture.

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