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Aug 04 2026

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Roasted Lamb Saddle Recipe

Name: David's Restaurants Roasted Lamb Saddle Recipe
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb saddle; 2 tbs olive oil; 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbs rosemary, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 lbs lamb bones; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 4 cups water; 2 tbs thyme, fresh; 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced; 1 cup beets, peeled and diced; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 2 cups kale, chopped; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Inspired by David's Restaurant

Time2h

Serves4

Griddled braised leg, intense lamb jus, sweets, beets and bacon hash and kale braise

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Ingredients

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For the Roasted Lamb Saddle

2 lbs lamb saddle

2 tbs olive oil

4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced

2 tbs rosemary, chopped

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

For the Intense Lamb Jus

2 lbs lamb bones

1 large onion, chopped

1 large carrot, chopped

1 stalk Celery, chopped

4 cups water

2 tbs thyme, fresh

For the Sweets, Beets, and Bacon Hash

2 cups sweet potatoes, diced

1 cup beets, peeled and diced

4 slices bacon, chopped

2 cups kale, chopped

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

Method

To Prepare the Roasted Lamb Saddle

Season the Lamb

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub the lamb saddle with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.

Roast the Lamb

Place the seasoned lamb saddle in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

To Prepare the Intense Lamb Jus

Make the Jus

In a large pot, combine lamb bones, onion, carrot, celery, water, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 2 hours. Strain and reserve the liquid, discarding the solids. Reduce the strained liquid over medium heat until thickened.

To Prepare the Sweets, Beets, and Bacon Hash

Cook the Bacon

In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.

Sauté the Hash

In the same skillet, add diced sweet potatoes and beets. Cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add chopped kale and cooked bacon, stirring until the kale is wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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