Best Leg Of Lamb Basque Style Recipes

LEG OF LAMB, BASQUE-STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Make slits all over lamb plentiful and deep enough to insert garlic clove slices then insert them. Season entire leg with salt and pepper, and rub with flour. Place in roasting pan and pour over melted bacon drippings. Roast in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes on each side. Add water to pan, cover, reduce heat to 300°F, and cook slowly for 4-5 hours. Roast will be well done.
• The Basque often add peeled, quartered potatoes during the last 45 minutes of cooking.

BASQUE LAMB CHOPS WITH TOMATOES & OLIVES

Steps:

• Season chops with salt and pepper; dredge with flour.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high until it starts to "shimmer".
• Add chops and cook 2 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to heated platter.
• Pour wine into skillet and scrape up brown bits. Stir in tomatoes and olives. Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon sauce over chops and serve.

LAMB TXILINDRON BASQUE LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add garlic, onions and pepper, cook for 5 minutes.
• Add pepper flakes and cook until they release their aroma.
• Add lamb pieces, wine and pan drippings.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 45 minutes.
• Add pimentos, cover pot and simmer until lamb is very tender, 2-3 hours more.

DAN'S DELICIOUS BASQUE LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Trim any excess fat from meat. Put oil in large pot and brown lamb meat about 20 min or until brown. Add onions, peppers and garlic. Turn until brown.
• Add beer, wine, 1 Tbsp of Paprika, salt and lots of pepper. Then add Celery and Bay Leaf and then add water so that all meat is covered. Simmer for about 40 minute Keep adding water if needed.
• Add Chopped Carrot and cook another 15 minute Add Diced Potatoes, Tomato Sauce, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning, Dash of Tabasco and a little Cayenne Pepper. Cook until meat is tender, about another 30 min or so. Simmer with lid.

BASQUE LAMB SHANKS

Steps:

• Combine the flour and salt in a resealable plastic bag. One at a time, add the lamb shanks and shake until evenly coated.
• Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the lamb and cook, turning, for 15 to 20 minutes, until browned on all sides.
• Transfer the lamb to the slow cooker. Add the beans, garlic, water, wine, and tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours. Add the squash and cook on low for another 3 hours, until the lamb and squash are very tender. (In a pinch, the squash can be added at the beginning of cooking and left in the entire time.)
• Just before serving, stir in the olives and thyme and season to taste with salt and pepper.