Roast Leg of Lamb with Tarragon-Mint Butter

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 4 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt

  • For lamb:
    • 1 6 1/2-pound leg of lamb with bone, well trimmed
    • 1 tablespoon 1-inch-long very thin strips orange peel (orange part only)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Coarse kosher salt
    • 2 cups dry red wine
    • 1 1/3 cups low-salt chicken broth
    • 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
    • Fresh tarragon and mint sprigs (for garnish)

    Description

    A Spring Herb Butter Makes The Lamb Fresh And Lively. Be Sure To Reserve 1/4 Cup Of The Butter For Flavoring The Garland Of Spring Vegetables .

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