Michel Roux Jr's boiled leg of mutton Recipe

Name: Michel Roux Jr's boiled leg of mutton
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 leg of mutton, about 2kg; 2 sticks of celery; 2 onions, peeled and cut into quarters; 2 bay leaves; 1 tbsp allspice berries; 1 handful of parsley stalks; 1 pinch salt; 4 tbsp lamb fat; 2 onions peeled and chopped; 1 heaped tbsp plain flour; 300 ml (10.6fl oz) lamb stock; 250 ml (8.8fl oz) single cream; 1 pinch ground white pepper; 1 bunch of parsley, coarsely chopped; 20 good-quality anchovies in oil, rinsed and coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 leg of mutton, about 2kg
2 sticks of celery
2 onions, peeled and cut into quarters
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp allspice berries
1 handful of parsley stalks
1 pinch salt
4 tbsp lamb fat
2 onions peeled and chopped
1 heaped tbsp plain flour
300 ml (10.6fl oz) lamb stock
250 ml (8.8fl oz) single cream
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 bunch of parsley, coarsely chopped
20 good-quality anchovies in oil, rinsed and coarsely chopped

1
Cover the leg of mutton with water and bring to the boil.
2
Skim, then add the prepared vegetables, bay leaves, spice, parsley and seasoning.
3
Turn down to a very gentle simmer, and cook for about 2 hours or until tender.
4
Leave to cool in the stock for 2 hours.
5
It will still be just the right temperature for eating.
6
Carve the lamb at the table and serve with the sauce.
7
For the sauce: skim off and strain some of the fat on the top of the lamb cooking pot.
8
Use 4 tablespoons of this tasty fat to sweat the onions until tender.
9
Add the flour and stir in well.
10
Over a high heat, gradually pour in 300ml of the lamb stock from the mutton and mix well to avoid any lumps
11
Add the cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
12
Just before serving the lamb, season the sauce with a generous amount of white pepper and add the parsley, chopped anchovies and lemon juice.

4850

kcal

Calories

526

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 leg of mutton, about 2kg, 2 sticks of celery, 2 onions, peeled and cut into quarters, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Michel Roux Jr's boiled leg of mutton falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Michel Roux Jr's boiled leg of mutton

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