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Roast Leg Of Lamb, Pompeii Style

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Date Added:	April 15, 2008
Calories:	345
Serves:	4
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Lamb, Main Dish, Copy Cat / Restaurant

Ingredients:

6     tablespoons   extra-virgin olive oil
1                   bone-in leg of lamb - (abt 5 lbs)
                    Salt
                    Freshly-ground black pepper
2     teaspoons     fresh thyme
2     teaspoons     anchovy paste
1                   red onion
1                   carrot
1                   celery stalk
                    === DATE SAUCE ===
1     teaspoon      fresh thyme leaves
                    = (or 1/2 tspn dried thyme)
5                   pitted dried dates
1     teaspoon      anchovy paste
1/4   cup           dry red wine
1/4                 balsamic reduction
1/4   cup           olive oil
                    Salt
                    Freshly-ground black pepper

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

* Note: To make balsamic reduction, pour 1 cup balsamic vinegar into a sauce pan and simmer over low heat. Reduce down to 1/4 cup to make a syrup, or reduction, of balsamic vinegar.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a heavy-bottomed roasting pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
In a small bowl, combine the thyme with the anchovy paste. Season lamb with the salt and pepper, and smear lamb entirely with the thyme and anchovy paste mixture. Brown the lamb on all sides in the roasting pan.
Add the onion, carrot, and celery and place lamb in oven. Roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until meat is fork tender. Serve with the Date Sauce.
Date Sauce: Using a mortar and pestle (or food processor) combine thyme, dates, and anchovy paste, and pulverize into a paste. Add the red wine, balsamic reduction, and olive oil and continue to pulverize until completely combined. Season with salt and pepper.
This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 345

Calories from Fat 90.6%

Total Fat

34g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

26mg

Carbohydrate

Dietary Fiber

Protein

Points 10

Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch)

Rating: ()

Added On: April 15, 2008

* MARIO EATS ITALY with Mario Batali - (Show # IT-1B09) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK