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Loin of Lamb en Croûte with Shallot/Balsamic Vinegar Sauce

Loin of Lamb en Croûte with Shallot/Balsamic Vinegar Sauce comes together with Beef Stock, Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil, Feta Cheese Crumbled, and Water. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

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Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 1 1/4 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 8 oz
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

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   For Roasted Shallot Balsamic Vinegar Sauce: In a medium saucepan place the beef stock and balsamic vinegar.

2. 2

   Heat them on medium high for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced to 1/4.

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   While stirring constantly, add the butter pieces one at a time, and whisk them in so that they are well incorporated.

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   Add the roasted shallots, salt and pepper.

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   Set aside while you prepare the lamb.

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   Rub the lamb loins with the 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic clove.

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   Sprinkle them with the salt and the pepper.

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   In a heavy skillet place the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat it on medium until it is hot.

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   Sear the lamb on both sides.

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    Cut the puff pastry sheet so that it is the length of the lamb loin and 2-1/2 times as wide.

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    Place the lamb in the center of the sheet.

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    Top the lamb with the roasted peppers, feta cheese, and cooked spinach.

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    Fold one end of the dough over the lamb.

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    Brush the other side of the pastry with the egg wash and then fold it over on top of the other pastry end by 2".

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    Cut off the extra dough and reserve it.

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    Crimp the open ends together with your fingers.

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    Turn the wrapped lamb over.

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    Make a braid the length of the lamb with the left-over pastry dough.

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    Brush the top of the dough with the egg wash and place the braid on top.

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    Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bake the wrapped lamb for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.

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    Serve the baked lamb with the Roasted

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    Shallot Balsamic Vinegar Sauce.