Lamb Leg with Caramelized Shallots
Ingredients
| 1 | Lamb leg (1.2-1.4 kg) |
| 125 г | Butter |
| 1 връзка | Fresh thyme |
| 0.5 връзка | Fresh mint |
| 1 глава | Garlic |
| 200 г | Pork cheeks (bacon) |
| 2 глави | Onions |
| 250 мл | Red wine |
| — | Butter for brushing the leg |
| — | Salt, paprika and pepper melange, to taste |
| 0.5 кофичка | Yogurt (for the glaze) |
| 1 ч. л. | Dried spearmint (for the glaze) |
| 1 ч. л. | Paprika (for the glaze) |
| 300 г | Shallots (for the caramelized shallots) |
| 100 г | Butter (for the caramelized shallots) |
| 30 мл | Olive oil (for the caramelized shallots) |
| 100 мл | Brandy (for the caramelized shallots) |
| 100 мл | Balsamic vinegar (dark) (for the caramelized shallots) |
| — | Salt and pepper melange, to taste |
Instructions
Products (4 servings).
- Brush the meat well with butter and rub in the seasonings - salt and pepper, paprika, thyme and mint. Using a sharp knife, make small cuts on the surface of the meat and lard the leg with the garlic cloves.
- On the bottom of a baking tray place the coarsely chopped onion and the pork cheeks cut into pieces, pour in the red wine and a little water. Place the leg on top and bake for about 1 hour and 45 minutes at 170 C, covered with foil.
- Remove the foil and pour over the leg a mixture of the yogurt, spearmint and paprika. Bake for another 15 minutes at 220 C.
- Fry the shallots well in the butter and olive oil. Then pour in the brandy and let it evaporate. Add the balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper melange and after another 5 minutes remove from the heat.
- Arrange the meat on suitable plates and garnish with the caramelized shallots.