Description
Jamie Oliver’s Easy Leg of Lamb is a straightforward roast lamb recipe that involves seasoning the lamb with garlic, rosemary, and olive oil before slow roasting it to perfection. It’s an easy and foolproof way to cook a succulent leg of lamb with a crispy, flavorful crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 leg of lamb (about 2kg)
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- 4 garlic cloves (sliced)
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- 1 bunch of fresh rosemary
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- Olive oil
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- Salt and pepper
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- 1 lemon (optional, for zesting)
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- Vegetables for roasting (optional, such as carrots, potatoes, and onions)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Pat the leg of lamb dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, make small incisions all over the lamb and insert a slice of garlic and a small sprig of rosemary into each incision. This infuses the meat with flavor as it roasts.
Rub the leg of lamb with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper. For extra flavor, zest a lemon over the lamb and rub it into the meat.
Place the lamb in a roasting tin. If you’re adding vegetables, arrange them around the lamb. Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes for medium-rare, or adjust the time to your desired doneness (refer to the doneness guide below). Baste the lamb occasionally with its own juices during roasting to keep it moist.
Once the lamb is cooked to your liking, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes, covered loosely with foil. Resting allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring the meat stays juicy when sliced.
After the lamb has rested, carve it into slices and serve with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or potatoes.