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Lamb Apricots

Lamb Apricots is built on Orange Juice, Olive Oil, and Broth. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp
• 4 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a large non-metallic dish, mix the lamb with the garlic, orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the herbs and spices.

2. 2

   Cover and leave overnight in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Heat the remaining oil in a flameproof casserole, then add the onion and cook gently for 5 minutes. Remove and reserve.

4. 4

   Drain the lamb, reserving the marinade.

5. 5

   Quickly brown the lamb in the casserole then add the reserved marinade, the apricots and soaking liquid, dates, broth, onion, and seasoning.

6. 6

   Bring just to the boil, then cover and cook gently for 1 hour until the lamb is very tender.

7. 7

   Uncover towards the end of the cooking to allow some of the liquid to evaporate and thicken the sauce.

8. 8

   Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.