Leg of pre-salted meat from Mont-Saint-Michel
La ferme des Obiones
https://www.lafermedesobiones.bzh › Boutique
The Obiones Farm is located in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, a place known for its natural richness and unique agricultural products. This farm is situated in the Manche department, in Normandy, a region that provides an ideal environment for raising livestock and growing specific products, especially pre-salted lamb.
What is the pre-salted lamb of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel?
Pre-salted lamb is a characteristic product of this region, raised in the salt marshes of the bay. These lambs graze on salty herbs that grow thanks to the tides, giving them a unique taste, slightly salty and very tender. This type of lamb is protected by an AOC (Controlled Designation of Origin), which guarantees its quality and specific origin in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Obiones Farm
Obiones Farm plays a key role in the production of this exceptional product. In addition to raising pre-salted lambs, it participates in environmentally friendly agricultural practices and biodiversity conservation. The farm offers guided tours, agricultural experiences, or events allowing visitors to discover lamb farming and other farm activities. It is also a direct sales point for local products, particularly lamb meat and other farm goods.
The importance of the terroir
The surrounding region, the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its unique ecosystem, with its salt marshes, directly influences the production of these agricultural products. The salty soil, marine air, and tidal cycles directly affect the quality of the meat, making pre-salted lamb a prestigious product.
The farm is not only a local player in agriculture but also an ambassador of this culinary tradition and sustainable farming practices unique to the region.
Pre-salted Lamb Leg from Mont-Saint-Michel
Ingredients
- 1 lamb leg (2 kg to 2.5 kg) (PRE-SALTED LAMB: AOC (Protected Designation of Origin) from the Baie Mont Saint Michel Bay)
- 5 sprigs of rosemary
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 50 g of softened butter
- 10 g of Guérande sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 20 cl of chicken stock
Preparation
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Take out the lamb:
Remove the lamb leg from the refrigerator 2 hours before cooking so that it reaches room temperature. -
Season the lamb leg:
Season the lamb leg on all sides with sea salt and pepper. -
Prepare the roasting pan:
Place the lamb leg on the unpeeled garlic cloves, rosemary sprigs, bones, and trimmings in the roasting pan. -
Add butter:
Spread the softened butter over the lamb leg. -
Initial cooking:
Roast the lamb for 10 minutes on one side, then flip it and cook for another 10 minutes on the other side. -
Baste and continue cooking:
Baste the lamb with its own cooking juices and return it to the oven for 15 more minutes. The lamb should be rare. -
Rest the lamb:
Remove the lamb from the oven, place it on a rack, and cover it with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 15 minutes. -
Reduce the cooking juices:
Meanwhile, reduce the cooking juices in the roasting pan, skim off the fat, and add 20 cl of veal stock. Let it reduce over low heat. -
Serve:
Drizzle the lamb with the filtered juices and serve in a sauceboat.
Enjoy your meal!
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La ferme des Obiones
https://www.lafermedesobiones.bzh › Boutique
The Obiones Farm is located in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, a place known for its natural richness and unique agricultural products. This farm is situated in the Manche department, in Normandy, a region that provides an ideal environment for raising livestock and growing specific products, especially pre-salted lamb.
What is the pre-salted lamb of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel?
Pre-salted lamb is a characteristic product of this region, raised in the salt marshes of the bay. These lambs graze on salty herbs that grow thanks to the tides, giving them a unique taste, slightly salty and very tender. This type of lamb is protected by an AOC (Controlled Designation of Origin), which guarantees its quality and specific origin in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Obiones Farm
Obiones Farm plays a key role in the production of this exceptional product. In addition to raising pre-salted lambs, it participates in environmentally friendly agricultural practices and biodiversity conservation. The farm offers guided tours, agricultural experiences, or events allowing visitors to discover lamb farming and other farm activities. It is also a direct sales point for local products, particularly lamb meat and other farm goods.
The importance of the terroir
The surrounding region, the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its unique ecosystem, with its salt marshes, directly influences the production of these agricultural products. The salty soil, marine air, and tidal cycles directly affect the quality of the meat, making pre-salted lamb a prestigious product.
The farm is not only a local player in agriculture but also an ambassador of this culinary tradition and sustainable farming practices unique to the region.