Chef Maloney
Senior Cook
This is an old Cajun recipe for Lamb Leg. Anyone remember Justin Wilson? VERY DELICIOUS. SPICY. The Lamb will appear nearly black, but it will not burn or over-cook. The meat will be delicious and extremely tender. Be prepared to vent the kitchen a bit. You WILL clean the oven after this. Well worth it.
CAJUN ROASTED LEG OF LAMB W/MERLOT WINE
1 Leg of Lamb (3 - 6 Lbs)
1 Bottle Merlot Wine
6 cloves Garlic
6 Green Onions
6 Hot Chili Peppers (such as jalapeno)
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 TBLSP. Dry Mustard
1/2 cup Dried Mint Leaves
4 TBLSP. Worcestershire Sauce
Allow Lamb Leg to rest at room temp. for 30 - 60 minutes.
Dry the Lamb Leg w/ Paper Towels.
Preheat Oven To 425 Degrees.
With the tip of a sharp knife, puncture the Lamb Leg in 6 places.
With your thumb, insert a whole clove of Garlic, whole Green Onion, whole Chili Pepper, into each hole.
You can tie the Lamb Leg / or Not / if desired. (I don't)
Sprinkle w/Dry Mustard.
Pack the Mint Leaves around the entire outside of the Lamb Leg.
Pour the remaining Olive Oil into a large broiler pan and SEAR the Lamb Leg on all sides in 425 degree oven. (approx. 20 min.)
Sprinkle the Lamb Leg w/Worcestershire Sauce.
Pour the Wine around the Lamb Leg in the broiler pan.
REDUCE oven heat to 400 degrees.
Bake for 3 - 4 hours at 400 degrees, basting often w/the wine.
CAJUN ROASTED LEG OF LAMB W/MERLOT WINE
1 Leg of Lamb (3 - 6 Lbs)
1 Bottle Merlot Wine
6 cloves Garlic
6 Green Onions
6 Hot Chili Peppers (such as jalapeno)
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 TBLSP. Dry Mustard
1/2 cup Dried Mint Leaves
4 TBLSP. Worcestershire Sauce
Allow Lamb Leg to rest at room temp. for 30 - 60 minutes.
Dry the Lamb Leg w/ Paper Towels.
Preheat Oven To 425 Degrees.
With the tip of a sharp knife, puncture the Lamb Leg in 6 places.
With your thumb, insert a whole clove of Garlic, whole Green Onion, whole Chili Pepper, into each hole.
You can tie the Lamb Leg / or Not / if desired. (I don't)
Sprinkle w/Dry Mustard.
Pack the Mint Leaves around the entire outside of the Lamb Leg.
Pour the remaining Olive Oil into a large broiler pan and SEAR the Lamb Leg on all sides in 425 degree oven. (approx. 20 min.)
Sprinkle the Lamb Leg w/Worcestershire Sauce.
Pour the Wine around the Lamb Leg in the broiler pan.
REDUCE oven heat to 400 degrees.
Bake for 3 - 4 hours at 400 degrees, basting often w/the wine.