Crown Roast of Lamb With Pistachio-Mint Sauce

Name: Crown Roast of Lamb With Pistachio-Mint Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (3- or 4-pound; 1.4- to 1.8kg) crown roast of lamb, prepared by the butcher; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup (240ml) boiling chicken stock, low-sodium broth, or water; 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced; 1/2 cup pitted prunes, diced; 1/2 cup shelled pistachios; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons (165ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 4 cups warm cooked Israeli couscous (from about 2 cups dry), fluffed; 3/4 cup minced parsley; 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup packed parsley leaves and tender stems; 1/4 cup shelled pistachios; 1 cup (240ml) extra-virgin olive oil; Fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:1h 40min

Set on a bed of fluffy couscous and served with a pistachio-mint sauce, this crown roast of lamb is a show-stopping centerpiece fit for a holiday meal. Cook the lamb low-and-slow, then bump up the heat to give it a beautiful brown crust.

Updated at: Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:34:02 GMT