Ingredients

  • 5 -6 lbs leg of lamb
  • 14 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 1 14 cups dry red wine
  • 34 cup bolognese sauce (preferably homemade)
  • 14 cup finely minced parsley

Method

  • Have the butcher bone the lamb.
  • Remove the fell and as much of the fat and muscles as possible, using a sharp boning knife.
  • Cut the lamb into slices 1/2 thick.
  • Then cut the slices into 2 long strips.
  • Heat the butter and oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy skillet.
  • When it sizzles, add just enough meat to easily brown in a single layer without overcrowding.
  • Turn strips to brown on all sides.
  • The strips should be PINK IN THE CENTER after browning.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the meat to a warm platter.
  • Season it lightly to taste with salt and pepper and keep warm in a 200 oven.
  • Continue to quickly saute the lamb until all the strips are done.
  • Use more butter and oil if necessary.
  • Add the wine and Sauce Bolognese to the skillet and cook over high heat until you have barely 1 1/3 cups of sauce remaining.
  • Spoon sauce over the meat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.