Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
In a heavy-bottomed roasting pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
In a small bowl, combine the thyme with the anchovy paste. Season lamb with the salt and pepper, and smear lamb entirely with the thyme and anchovy paste mixture. Brown the lamb on all sides in the roasting pan. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and place lamb in oven. Roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until meat is fork tender. Serve with the date sauce.
Date Sauce:
Using a mortar and pestle (or food processor) combine thyme, dates, and anchovy paste, and pulverize into a paste. Add the red wine, balsamic reduction, and olive oil and continue to pulverize until completely combined. Season with salt and pepper.
Note: To make balsamic reduction, pour 1 cup balsamic vinegar into a sauce pan and simmer over low heat. Reduce down to 1/4 cup to make a syrup, or reduction, of balsamic vinegar.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1574.82 Kcal (6593 kJ)
Calories from fat	1013.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	112.57g	173%
Cholesterol	396.35mg	132%
Sodium	1591.86mg	66%
Potassium	2165.36mg	46%
Total Carbs	27.75g	9%
Sugars	22.13g	89%
Dietary Fiber	3.65g	15%
Protein	111.2g	222%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	12.7mg	70%
Calcium	138.8mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	221.54 Kcal (928 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.84g	173%
Cholesterol	55.76mg	132%
Sodium	223.94mg	66%
Potassium	304.62mg	46%
Total Carbs	3.9g	9%
Sugars	3.11g	89%
Dietary Fiber	0.51g	15%
Protein	15.64g	222%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	7%
Iron	1.8mg	70%
Calcium	19.5mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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