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Stuffed Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Caramelized Lemon Jus

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Stuffed Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Caramelized Lemon Jus

Stuffed Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Caramelized Lemon Jus

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Equipment

  • Kitchen Knife - Essential for butterflying a leg of lamb and stuffing it with ingredients.

  • Dutch Oven - Ideal for roasting large cuts like butterflied leg of lamb, offering even heat distribution.

  • Roasting Rack - Useful for elevating the meat off its cooking surface to ensure crispy skin and even cooking.

  • Digital Instant-Read Thermometer - Critical for ensuring the lamb is cooked to perfection, avoiding undercooking or overcooking.

  • Lemon Squeezer - For extracting fresh lemon juice from lemons needed for caramelized lemon jus and garnish.

  • Zester or Microplane - To zest the outer layer of lemons for enhancing flavor in both jus and marinade, if applicable.

  • Pastry Brush - Useful for brushing butter or oils onto the lamb to help achieve a crispy exterior. Also handy for applying any drippings during cooking when reducing them into jus.

  • Large Serving Platter - For presenting the stuffed butterflied leg of lamb beautifully, suitable for serving a group or as part of a larger meal.

  • Carving Knife and Tongs - Essential for carving the meat after cooking into appropriate slices while keeping it hot and juicy.

Ingredients

  • 1 well-trimmed 4-to 4 1/2-pound boneless leg of lamb with shank end removed

  • 4 large garlic cloves; 3 chopped, 1 sliced

  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel

  • 20 fresh sage leaves (about), divided

  • 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon)

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • Caramelized Lemon Jus

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Open lamb, boned side up, like book. Trim most sinew and fat, being careful not to cut any holes in meat. Make one 3/4-to 1-inch-deep full-length cut in each thick portion of lamb (do not cut through to work surface). Cover lamb with sheet of plastic wrap. Using rolling pin, pound to even 1- to 1 1/2-inch thickness (lamb will be about 8x19 inches).
2

Instruction 2

Peel off plastic wrap. Sprinkle lamb evenly with salt and pepper, chopped garlic, and lemon peel. Top with 15 sage leaves, spaced evenly apart. Cover with pancetta. Starting at 1 long side, fold lamb in half. Tie lamb tightly at 2-inch intervals into long roll. Using small knife, make deep slits in lamb and insert slice of garlic and piece of sage leaf in each slit. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
3

Instruction 3

Whisk lemon juice and oil in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Brush mixture all over lamb and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
4

Instruction 4

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place lamb on grill and sear on all sides. Continue to grill until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130°F for rare, turning and brushing occasionally with lemon juice mixture, about 45 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Let rest 10 minutes.
5

Instruction 5

Cut lamb into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with Caramelized Lemon Jus.
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