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Leg stuffed with asparagus

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5 portions

Medium

120 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients

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  • 1 leg of Quebec lamb, 2.2 lb (1.3 kg), opened
  • 2 t. (500ml) broth
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • A few sprigs of thyme and/or rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves

Stuffing

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  • 1 bunch of asparagus, blanched and hulled
  • 2 tbsp. at s. (30ml) oil
  • 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme
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  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Place lamb on a work surface, open side up. Drizzle the inside with oil then season with salt and pepper. Add the other stuffing ingredients. Close the lamb using cooking twine.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425◦F (220◦C).
  3. Spread the onion slices and herbs in a baking dish and place the lamb on it. Add broth.
  4. Place the lamb in the oven. After 20 minutes, cover with aluminum foil, lower the oven temperature to 375 ◦F (190 ◦C) and cook for about 1 hour and 10 minutes longer or until desired doneness.

Chef’s Tip

You can put the vegetables around and add carrots if you don't want to stuff your lamb.