Roast Leg of Lamb with Tarragon-Mint Butter Recipe | Epicurious

Roast Leg of Lamb with Tarragon-Mint Butter Recipe | Epicurious

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A spring herb butter makes the lamb fresh and lively. Be sure to reserve 1/4 cup of the butter for flavoring the [Garland of Spring Vegetables](/recipes/food/views/352044) .

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 4 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1 6 1/2-pound leg of lamb with bone, well trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon 1-inch-long very thin strips orange peel (orange part only)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Coarse kosher salt
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 1 1/3 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
  • Fresh tarragon and mint sprigs (for garnish)

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