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Seven-Hour Braised Leg of Lamb
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Low, slow, and steady win the race when it comes to this juicy, tender, wine-braised leg of lamb from À Table author Rebekah Peppler.
Herb-Roasted Lamb Chops
Easy
10-Minute Lamb and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Quick
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Eat this versatile stir-fry all spring long over grains, tucked into warm pita with yogurt sauce, or tossed with noodles.
Olive-Stuffed Leg of Lamb
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It might look like there’s not enough stuffing, but really—there is. The ingredients are all very intense, so a little goes a long way, and if you overstuff the leg, it will become impossible to roll up.
Slow-Roast Lamb With Harissa and Apricots
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This Moroccan-inspired lamb is coated with ras el hanout, preserved lemon, and harissa. Don’t skip the dried apricots, which get jammy and caramelized in the oven.
Lamb Stir-Fry with Pomegranate and Yogurt
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Affordable leg of lamb is a great way to break out of the usual beef-chicken-pork rut, especially when used in a quick-cooking but complex-tasting dish like this.
Roast Leg of Lamb with Potatoes and Asparagus Gremolata
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This is a great roast to knock out in the morning.
Grilled Leg of Lamb with Herb Salt
Easy
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For stress-free, no-sweat hosting, grill the lamb a few hours ahead of time and slice it at room temperature.
Slow-Grilled Leg of Lamb with Mint Yogurt and Salsa Verde
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Ask your butcher for a whole leg, which will include part of the sirloin.
Braised Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic
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If you really want to go all out, you can brown the lamb in a wood-burning oven (erm, if you've got one handy) where it could absorb smoky flavors. For the rest of us mere mortals, that step for this recipe can be done in a hot oven.
Shawarma-Spiced Braised Leg of Lamb
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This Levantine-inspired leg of lamb recipe from the duo behind L.A.’s buzzy restaurant Animal makes for an impressive, and festive, centerpiece. The Flintstonian-sized bone lends flavor as the meat braises, but if you prefer, a boneless tied leg of lamb is a little more manageable and cooks more quickly.
Cold Roast Lamb With Marinated Eggplant
Easy
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Pop the garlic-and-rosemary-rubbed leg of lamb and the eggplant into the oven together and they’ll be done at the same time.
Grilled Lemongrass Lamb Chops
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A fragrant marinade of lemongrass, shallots, and Thai chiles adds tons of flavor to quickly grilled lamb chops.
Grilled Lamb Skewers with Carrots, Feta, and Mint
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Marinated, grilled, and paired with tender carrots and a simple feta-mint condiment, these lamb skewers are the answer when you're looking for big flavor. For the most tender results, use meat cut from the top round of the leg of lamb, or trim around the connective tissue of a butterflied leg to get to the leaner meat.
31 Lamb Recipes That Aren’t Just for Special Occasions
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Lamb wants to weeknight too. Try these smoky kebabs, tender meatballs, and juicy burgers.
Lamb Gyros
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Grilling and then roasting adds smoky notes to the lamb and jump-starts the browning.
Maple-Butter-Glazed Turkey
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Breaking down a turkey into parts before roasting creates the most golden, deliciously seasoned bird possible.
Grilled Lamb Chops and Peppers
Easy
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Lamb chops need enough time on the grill to let the fat render, so keep movin’ ‘em around.
Honey-Vinegar Leg of Lamb with Fennel and Carrots
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This impressive-looking roast is easy to carve once you get started.
Roast Rack of Lamb With Strawberry Pan Sauce
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Give past-their-prime berries a new lease on life as a luscious, buttery pan sauce.
Stuffed Lamb Breast With Lemon, Ricotta, and Oregano
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Straining the ricotta will tighten the filling, making it easier to roll. Let it hang out in a sieve while you’re measuring everything else out.