Roast Lamb / Abbacchio al Forno

8 servings
Prep in 3 hr
SERVES 8 Roast baby lamb, considered a delicacy, takes the place of honor on the Italian Easter table. The word abbacchio refers specifically to baby lamb weighing between 15 and 25 pounds and milk-fed. Lamb is prepared in many ways in Italy: Grilled on a spit, braised, stewed, and roasted in the oven. The Romans take particular pride in their method of cooking lamb.
Ingredients
  • 1 4-pound leg of lamb
  • 3 cloves garlic, slivered
  • 3 springs fresh rosemary, leaves only, or 2 tablespoons dried
  • 1/2 cup Filippo Berio olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 cup dry white wine
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Source
Source:
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Publisher:
Domain:
ciaoitalia.com
Author:
Ciao Italia
Date:
Sep 21, 2004
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