How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Reduction - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things as indulgent and delicious as a perfectly cooked leg of lamb. And when you add bacon and a red wine reduction to the mix, you’ve got a show-stopping dish that will impress even the most discerning dinner guests. This recipe for bacon-wrapped leg of lamb with red wine reduction is a game-changer, and it’s surprisingly simple to make. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or just want to elevate your weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) leg of lamb
  • 3 cloves garlic, slivered
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 leg of lamb

  • Trim excess fat and thin membrane from leg of lamb; place into roasting pan. Cut slits in the meat and insert garlic slivers into slits. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and rosemary in a small bowl; brush mixture over lamb. Lay bacon slices onto the meat. Let roast stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Roast 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 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Transfer lamb to a serving platter, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let stand while you make the sauce.
  • Skim and discard excess grease from pan drippings left in roasting pan; place roasting pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in drippings until translucent, about 5 minutes; pour in wine. Stir wine and pan drippings, scraping up and dissolving brown bits of food stuck on the bottom of the pan. Pour in stock, bring sauce to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Stir tomato paste into sauce, bring to a simmer, and cook until sauce has reduced to about 1 cup. Season with salt and black pepper. For a smoother sauce, strain before serving.
  • Nutrition

    442 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 324mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 561mg