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Oven Baked Lamb

Oven Baked Lamb

Looking for a festive alternative to the usual holiday meats? Try this tender and flavorful oven-baked lamb recipe.
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tobago, Trinidad
Author: baidawi

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lbs lamb steaks at room temperature
  • 3 tbsp plain yogurt at room temperature
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp geera/cumin powder
  • 8-10 liberal dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters
  • 4 sprigs rosemary
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry - mix 1 tsp cornstarch to 2 tsp water
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add yogurt, salt, black pepper, geera and Angostura Aromatic Bitters to a bowl then mix thoroughly.
  • Add marinade to lamb then rub well, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  • Place in a ziploc bag or airtight container then place in the refrigerator to marinate from 24 to 48 hours.
  • Bring lamb back to room temperature before cooking.
  • Place 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan on medium heat then sear each piece of lamb for approximately 1 minute on each side or until a crust is formed.
  • Transfer pieces onto a plate or tray.
  • Add one tablespoon of oil to pan then sauté crushed garlic for 30 to 45 seconds on medium heat.
  • Deglaze pan with red wine then add rosemary and lamb to the pan.
  • Top up with water. You can add more water if needed to ensure all the pieces of lamb are submerged in liquid.
  • Add a few dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters to the pan then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Cover with aluminum foil then bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 90 to minutes to 2 hours.
  • Remove lamb and rosemary stalks from the pan.
  • Transfer braising liquid to a bowl then or a blender then blend until smooth.
  • Strain mixture back into the pan then add cornstarch slurry.
  • Simmer until mixture is thickened.
  • Serve lamb with drizzled with gravy.
  • Enjoy!

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