Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Jus

A traditional Easter roast lamb featuring garlic and anchovy studs, served with a velvety white wine and mint sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 907 kcals 5442.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.5 grams 44.8 grams
Fat 63.7 grams 382.1 grams
Protein 70.9 grams 425.4 grams
Cook Time
80 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
100
g
Liquids
200
ml
500
ml
Meat
2
kg
Lamb
leg on the bone
NutsSeeds
6
cloves
Garlic
quartered
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
piece
1
sprig
0.5
bunch
Mint
chopped
OilsFats
5
ml
Seafood
8
piece
Anchovies
halved
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
roughly chopped
3
piece
Carrot
roughly chopped
4
stick
Celery
roughly chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 210°C/190°C Fan.
  • Stud incisions in the lamb with garlic and anchovy and season with salt and pepper.
  • Brown the lamb in a high-heat pan with 5ml olive oil.
  • Place chopped vegetables and herbs in a roasting tray and top with the lamb.
  • Deglaze the pan with water and pour into the roasting tray.
  • Roast for one hour until the internal temperature reaches 55°C for rare or 60-65°C for medium.
  • Remove the lamb, cover with foil, and rest in a warm place.
  • Reduce the white wine in the tray by two-thirds, then reduce added stock by half.
  • Strain the sauce, whisk in butter and vinegar, and finish with fresh mint.
  • Carve the lamb and serve with the warm jus.