Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb with Gremolata
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A long-braised leg of lamb infused with garlic, herbs, and red wine, topped with gremolata (a bright mix of lemon, garlic, cilantro, and parsley). This showstopping dish feeds a crowd.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 (5- to 6-pound) bone-in leg of lamb (, tied with twine *see note)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large shallots, (peeled and halved lengthwise)
- 2 heads garlic, (halved)
- 2 lemons, (halved)
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 sprigs fresh oregano
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 1 (750 mL) bottle dry white wine
- 1-2 cups low-sodium beef broth, (plus more as needed)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 2 garlic cloves, (grated)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill or Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons drained and rinsed capers
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper ((or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 360M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 5h 45m
- Sodium
- 1115mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1264mg
- Calcium
- 66mg
- Iron
- 6mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1115MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.