Mint-Orange Pesto Marinated Lamb

Yield: 8 Servings
Categories: Lamb
PESTO
1/2cHazelnuts, shelled
1Clove garlic, * see note
1/4tsSalt
1cFresh mint leaves
1/2cFresh parsley
3tbOlive oil
3tbFresh orange juice
1/2tsSugar
LAMB AND MARINADE
1Boneless leg of lamb, rolled and tied, (3 pounds)
2Oranges, zest only, finely grated
3/4cFresh orange juice, (2 to 3 oranges)
2Cloves garlic, slivered
1/2tsWhole black peppercorns
3tbMint-Orange Pesto, (see above)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
GRAVY
3 1/4cLow-sodium chicken broth, divided
1tsOrange zest, finely grated
1/3cFresh orange juice
1lgShallot, * see note
1Clove garlic, * see note
2smFresh mint sprigs
1/4cCarrot, finely chopped
1/4tsSalt, (to 1/2 tsp.)
2tbFlour
2tbMint-Orange Pesto, (see above)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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