Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Rub the lamb leg all over with olive oil, and then the pepper and basil. Let the lamb sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
Season the lamb all over with salt, set fat-side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, and roast for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F. and continue to cook for about 1 hour. While the lamb is roasting, peel the onions, cut the ends off, and slice in half into 2 thick rings. Place into a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and freshly ground pepper, and roast alongside the lamb for the last 30 minutes or until they are soft and caramelized. The lamb is done when a thermometer placed in the thickest part of the leg reads 120 to 125 degrees F. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let rest 10 to 20 minutes.
Spoon off the fat from the roasting pan. Set the pan over 2 burners, add the red wine and balsamic and reduce by half, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the beef broth and reduce until sauce reaches desired consistency. Whisk in the sour cherries and butter. Season with salt and pepper and serve with slices of lamb and red onions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	353.51 Kcal (1480 kJ)
Calories from fat	197.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.92g	34%
Cholesterol	55.74mg	19%
Sodium	131.68mg	5%
Potassium	594.48mg	13%
Total Carbs	18.5g	6%
Sugars	7.28g	29%
Dietary Fiber	4.36g	17%
Protein	17.22g	34%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	14%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	83.1mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	130.74 Kcal (547 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.11g	34%
Cholesterol	20.61mg	19%
Sodium	48.7mg	5%
Potassium	219.86mg	13%
Total Carbs	6.84g	6%
Sugars	2.69g	29%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	17%
Protein	6.37g	34%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	14%
Iron	1mg	15%
Calcium	30.7mg	8%

* 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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