Bacon-Clad Roast Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Pan Sauce
Bacon-Clad Roast Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Pan Sauce features juicy, tender lamb perfumed with garlic and rosemary, while smoky bacon renders and bastes the meat as it roasts. A glossy red wine reduction, enriched with beef stock and tomato paste, adds deep, savory notes and a touch of acidity. Serve for a festive dinner or elegant weekend gathering when you want a memorable centerpiece.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Clad Roast Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Pan Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Trim excess fat and the thin membrane from the leg of lamb; place it in a roasting pan.
- 2
Cut slits in the meat and insert the garlic slivers into the slits.
- 3
Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, and rosemary in a small bowl until well combined; brush the mixture over the lamb.
- 4
Lay the bacon slices over the meat.
- 5
Let the roast stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 7
Roast the lamb in the preheated oven until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the leg, not touching bone, reads 145 degrees F (65 degrees C) for medium-rare or 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) for medium, 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
- 8
Transfer the lamb to a serving platter, cover it loosely with aluminum foil, and let it stand while you make the sauce.
- 9
Skim and discard the excess grease from the pan drippings left in the roasting pan; place the roasting pan over medium heat.
- 10
Cook and stir the onion in the drippings until translucent, about 5 minutes; pour in the wine, scraping up and dissolving the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- 11
Pour in the stock, bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- 12
Stir the tomato paste into the sauce, bring it to a simmer, and cook until the sauce has reduced to about 1 cup.
- 13
Season with salt and black pepper.
- 14
For a smoother sauce, strain it before serving.
- Calories 487.38 kcal High 24%
- Protein 69.96 g Good Source 140%
- Carbohydrate 5.6 g 2%
- Total Fat 20.7 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 6.17 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.53 g High --
- Cholesterol 206.76 mg High 69%
- Sodium 360.72 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 2.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 70.57 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.11 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 1113.66 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 13.51 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Bacon Clad Roast Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Pan Sauce is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Beef Stock, Fresh Rosemary, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 487.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Clad Roast Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Pan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Beef Stock, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Lamb Leg Steak. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Clad Roast Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Pan Sauce?
- About 2 hrs in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 487.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Clad Roast Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Pan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Bacon-Clad Roast Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Pan Sauce healthy?
- Bacon-Clad Roast Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Pan Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 487.38 calories and 69.96 g of protein, or 140% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 360.72 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.17 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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