Syrah-Braised Lamb with Olives, Cherries and Endives
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 3/4 cup dried sour cherries
- 2 bottles Syrah or other dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 thick slices of applewood-smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- One 5-pound boneless lamb shoulder roast, tied
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup beef stock, preferably homemade
- 8 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
- 8 thyme sprigs
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 4 Belgian endives, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 softened
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Description

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