roast lamb with rosemary and port

guidosp1


Joined: 30/12/2008
Posts: 341

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 10:33

1.8 gr. leg of lamb

2 garlic cloves

8 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp rosemary

900 gr. potatoes (roasting size)

6-8 sage leaves

150 ml. port

salt pepper

1 onion

pierce the lamb's skin to create small pockets,insert the rosemary and some garlic in each pocket.place the lamb in a roasting tin on pour half of the olive oil.

in a preheated oven roast for 15 minutes at 220 -240 mark 7.

lower the temp.to 180 mark 4. remove the lamb from the oven and season to taste with salt & pepper.turn the lamb over and place it back in the oven for 40 minutes in a second roasting tin spread out the cleaned and chopped potatoes pour the remaining olive oil over then toss to coat sprinkle the remaining rosemary and the sage place the potatoes in the oven for about 40 minutes. remove the lamb from the oven turn it and pour the port over. return the lamb in the oven and roast for another 15 minutes. transfer the lamb to a carving board and cover with foil place the tin over a high heat and bring the juice

guidosp1


Joined: 30/12/2008
Posts: 341

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 10:35

to the boil continue to boil until thickened. strain in a warm sauce boat. carve the lamb and serve with the roast potatoes and sauce.

denizkisi


Joined: 18/09/2008
Posts: 196

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 13:41

Sounds delicious Guido, thank you!!!

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 14:20

don't Iceland do this ?



Nick

aweverard


Joined: 13/07/2008
Posts: 54

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 15:03

no, they sold all the sheep to pay back the bank debts.

maddy


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 17:52

Can't wait try this Guido, sounds yummy!



Maddy

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 22:25

it is maddy and denizkisi its lovely I enjoy that one when i can get it.He is posting under seperate threads as suggested so you dont have to trawl down all the time. If you want any particular receipe then please let him know and he will be delighted to do it for you. I think tomorrow its souffle. I will pass your comments on when he gets in from the restaurant . Many thanks Lilli xxx

stewy


Joined: 18/10/2008
Posts: 279

Message Posted:
16/02/2009 23:14

Guido's is the place to be. Alcanjack.

Delicious food, great service.

Past the golden lady statue.

Mention my name and you will get a good seat and 20% discount.



Stewy xx

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
17/02/2009 05:50

Not an italian reciepe thinks the Hippo, but sounds good



Alternative



Drink the port and go for a Kleftico