Patagonic-Style Braised Lamb, Toasted Creamy Polenta, Malbec And Oak Honey Reduction

Serves: 5

Ellsworth Rath

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

42

Spice

61

Sweetness

48

Sourness

30

mins

Prep time (avg)

6.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

2 tsps

Paprika

4 cloves

Garlic (peeled)

2 sprigs

Thyme (fresh)

1 cup

Honey

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

2

Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pan

3

Season the lamb with paprika and salt, and pepper, to taste

4

Place the lamb in the pan and cook until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes

5

Add the garlic, thyme, and rosemary and cook for 1 minute more, turning the lamb over once or twice

6

Add 1 cup red wine and bring to a boil

7

Remove the pan from the heat and place in the oven and cook for about 7 minutes

8

Turn the lamb over and cook for another 7 minutes

9

Remove the lamb from the oven and place on a plate to let rest until ready to serve

10

Strain the leftover liquid from the lamb pan into another medium pan

11

Add the remaining wine and honey and reduce over medium heat until thick, like maple syrup consistency

12

Set the sauce aside until ready to use

13

To serve, cut the lamb into chops and serve with the reserved sauce

14

Garnish with fresh herbs, if using