Orange-Balsamic Leg of Lamb by @cuisinovia

4h10
Hard

8 servings

🍖

1.9 kg

Leg Of Lamb

🍖

2 tbsp

Lamb Rub

🧂

3 g

Sea Salt

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🌿

2 sprigs

Rosemary

🫒

60 ml

Olive Oil

🧅

600 g

Onions

🍊

1 large

Orange

🌿

5 sprigs

Thyme

🍃

2

Bay Leaves

🟡

10 ml

Dijon Mustard

🧈

50 g

Unsalted Butter

🍯

40 g

Honey

🍊

100 ml

Orange Juice

🍶

100 ml

Balsamic Vinegar

🥃

80 ml

Brandy

🍲

130 ml

Chicken Broth

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/26

    Preheat the fan oven to 200°C.

  2. Step 2/26

    Pat the 1.9 kg leg of lamb dry with kitchen paper.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    🫕baking tray
    🧻kitchen paper
  3. Step 3/26

    Sprinkle the lamb with 2 tbsp lamb spice rub and sea salt.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    lamb spice rub
    sea salt
    🫕baking tray
    🥄measuring spoons
  4. Step 4/26

    Rub the seasonings evenly over both sides of the lamb.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    lamb spice rub
    sea salt
    🫕baking tray
  5. Step 5/26

    Make 6 to 7 deep slits across the lamb with the small sharp knife.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    🫕baking tray
    🔪small sharp knife
  6. Step 6/26

    Stuff the slits with the sliced garlic and rosemary leaves.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    garlic
    fresh rosemary
    🫕baking tray
    🔪small sharp knife
  7. Step 7/26

    Drizzle 60 ml olive oil into the roasting pan.

    olive oil
    🍳roasting pan
    🥛measuring jug
  8. Step 8/26

    Arrange the 600 g sliced onion in an even layer in the roasting pan.

    onion
    🍳roasting pan
  9. Step 9/26

    Place the sliced orange in the center over the onion layer.

    orange
    onion
    🍳roasting pan
    🔪small sharp knife
  10. Step 10/26

    Scatter the fresh thyme and bay leaf around the orange slices.

    fresh thyme
    bay leaf
    🍳roasting pan
  11. Step 11/26

    Set the seasoned lamb leg on top of the orange slices.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    orange
    🍳roasting pan
  12. Step 12/26

    Roast the lamb uncovered at 200°C for 20 minutes.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    🍳roasting pan
  13. Step 13/26

    Combine Dijon mustard, melted butter, honey, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, and brandy in the mixing bowl.

    🟡Dijon mustard
    unsalted butter
    honey
    fresh orange juice
    balsamic vinegar
    brandy
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥛measuring jug
  14. Step 14/26

    Whisk the braising liquid until smooth and well combined.

    🟡Dijon mustard
    unsalted butter
    honey
    fresh orange juice
    balsamic vinegar
    brandy
    🥣mixing bowl
  15. Step 15/26

    Reduce the fan oven temperature to 150°C.

  16. Step 16/26

    Pour the prepared braising liquid over the roasted lamb.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    🟡Dijon mustard
    unsalted butter
    honey
    fresh orange juice
    balsamic vinegar
    brandy
    🍳roasting pan
    🥣mixing bowl
  17. Step 17/26

    Pour 125 ml chicken broth over the onions around the lamb.

    chicken broth
    onion
    🍳roasting pan
    🥛measuring jug
  18. Step 18/26

    Cover the roasting pan with greaseproof paper.

    🍳roasting pan
    📜greaseproof paper
  19. Step 19/26

    Seal the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil.

    🍳roasting pan
    🥈aluminum foil
  20. Step 20/26

    Bake the covered lamb at 150°C for 180 minutes without disturbing it.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    🍳roasting pan
    📜greaseproof paper
    🥈aluminum foil
  21. Step 21/26

    Remove the greaseproof paper and aluminum foil from the roasting pan.

    🍳roasting pan
    📜greaseproof paper
    🥈aluminum foil
  22. Step 22/26

    Baste the lamb with the pan juices.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    🍳roasting pan
    🖌️pastry brush
  23. Step 23/26

    Increase the fan oven temperature to 200°C.

  24. Step 24/26

    Roast the uncovered lamb for 20 minutes at 200°C.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    🍳roasting pan
  25. Step 25/26

    Baste the lamb 3 to 4 times with pan juices during the final roasting period.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    🍳roasting pan
    🖌️pastry brush
  26. Step 26/26

    Rest the lamb for 10 minutes before carving and serving with the onions and sauce.

    New Zealand leg of lamb
    onion
    🍳roasting pan
    🔪small sharp knife

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasoning, Vegetables, Aromatics, Oils, Fruit, Condiments, Dairy, Sweeteners, Vinegar, Alcohol, Broth

Ingredients

Leg of lamb, Lamb rub, Sea salt, Garlic, Rosemary, Olive oil, Onions, Orange, Thyme, Bay leaves, Dijon mustard, Unsalted butter, Honey, Orange juice, Balsamic vinegar, Brandy, Chicken broth

Allergens

Mustard, Milk, Sulfites, Alcohol

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate, High protein

Calories

690 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 48g, Fat: 38g, Saturated fat: 14g, Carbohydrates: 27g, Sugars: 20g, Fiber: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 5.2mg, Zinc: 7.1mg, Potassium: 850mg, Sodium: 620mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 3.1µg, Vitamin B6: 0.7mg, Vitamin C: 19mg, Vitamin A: 155µg RAE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

3 hours 40 minutes

Overall

4 hours 10 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

26 steps

Equipments

Utensils

roasting pan, baking tray, mixing bowl, small sharp knife, kitchen paper, measuring spoons, measuring jug, pastry brush, greaseproof paper, aluminum foil

Appliances

fan oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Roast

Occasions

Easter, Greek Easter, Sunday dinner, Holiday meal, Celebration

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cuisinovia

Origin

Cuisine

Greek, Mediterranean

Geographic

Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Caramelized, Soft, Saucy

Flavors

Savory, Sweet, Tangy, Citrusy, Herbaceous, Rich, Aromatic

Other

Price

High

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Do not leave cooked lamb at room temperature for more than 2 hours,Keep covered and away from direct sunlight), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool leftovers promptly,Store in an airtight container with some pan juices,Keep at or below 4°C), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Slice or portion the lamb before freezing,Freeze in airtight freezer-safe containers with sauce,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)