Roast Leg Of Lamb Recipe

Name: Roast Leg Of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kilograms leg of lamb; 8 onions pickling, peeled and halved; 2 heads garlic seperated into cloves and left unpeeled; 3 sprigs rosemary finely chopped; olive oil; sea salt; 1 tablespoon plain flour; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 1/2 cups beef stock; 1 glug white wine; 1 dash caster sugar

Servings: persons

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1. Take the leg of lamb out of the fridge an hour before you start cooking- let it come to room temperature. Rub sea salt and chopped rosemary all over the lamb, drizzle some olive oil all over it and set aside.
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2. Preheat the oven to 240C. Place the lamb in a roasting pan and roast it for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Chuck the pickling onions and garlic cloves in and let it simmer for 10 minutes or till the onions are tender. Drain the onions and garlic and set aside.
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3. Remove the lamb from the oven and the roasting pan. Reduce the oven temperature to 190C. Place the onions and garlic in the roasting pan, set the lamb on top and return the pan back to the oven for another 45 minutes for medium rare. Let the lamb stand for 15 minutes before carving.
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4. To make the sauce Pour the pan juices from the roasting pan into a saucepan. Over medium heat, whisk in the flour, followed by the wine, soy sauce. sugar and the stock. Bring the mixture to boil then lower the heat and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes till thickened.

1901

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 kilograms leg of lamb, 8 onions pickling, peeled and halved, 2 heads garlic seperated into cloves and left unpeeled, 3 sprigs rosemary finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Roast Leg Of Lamb 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.

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Roast Leg Of Lamb

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