Westphalian Leg Of Lamb -

Westphalian Leg Of Lamb

Ingredients

4 lb leg of lamb
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 bay leaf
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon flour
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Details

Serves: 6

Method

Sauté onion, carrot and parsley in butter until the onion is transparent. Add bay leaf and buttermilk. Sprinkle flour in a baking bag large enough to contain the lamb. Place half the buttermilk mixture in the bag. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Place lamb in bag, and cover with remaining buttermilk mixture. Seal bag and puncture in 3-4 places.

Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. Roast in a moderate oven (350ºF) until lamb registers 165ºF for medium or 180ºF for well done. Carefully strain liquid from bag. Measure and make up to 1 cup with water, if necessary.

Stir cornstarch into cold water. Add to liquid, cook over medium heat until thickened. Serve sauce over sliced lamb.

Related food category:

• Lamb