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Meat

Roast Leg of Lamb with Mediterranean Herbs

English Sunday roast at its finest: tender juicy lamb perfumed with rosemary, garlic and thyme, with golden crust and perfect pink meat.

⏱️ 210 minutes
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👥 8 servings
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🧂 12 ingredients

🧂 Ingredients

  • ✓
    Pierna de cordero
    2.5kg
  • ✓
    Ajo
    8 dientes
  • ✓
    Romero fresco
    4 ramas
  • ✓
    Tomillo fresco
    4 ramas
  • ✓
    Aceite de oliva
    80ml
  • ✓
    Vino blanco
    200ml
  • ✓
    Caldo de pollo
    300ml
  • ✓
    Patatas
    600g
  • ✓
    Zanahorias
    400g
  • ✓
    Cebollas
    3 unidades
  • ✓
    Salsa de menta
    para servir
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    Sal y pimienta
    al gusto

📋 Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove lamb from fridge 1 hour before to reach room temperature.

  2. 2

    Mix oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Rub mixture all over lamb leg.

  4. 4

    Make deep incisions and insert garlic slivers.

  5. 5

    Marinate 2 hours minimum, ideally overnight.

  6. 6

    Preheat oven to 220°C.

  7. 7

    Place lamb on rack with vegetables underneath.

  8. 8

    Roast 20 minutes at 220°C to brown.

  9. 9

    Reduce to 160°C and roast 2.5 more hours.

  10. 10

    Rest 15 minutes before carving.

  11. 11

    Meanwhile, deglaze pan with wine and stock for sauce.

  12. 12

    Serve with mint sauce and roasted vegetables.

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