Slow Roast Leg of Lamb with Herb Rub

Tender slow-roasted lamb infused with garlic and herbs, served with rich pan-juice gravy and cheesy parmesan mashed potatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1167.1 kcals 5835.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 37 grams 185 grams
Fat 83.6 grams 418.2 grams
Protein 76.5 grams 382.4 grams
Cook Time
210 mins
Produces
5 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
100
g
25
g
Meat
2
kg
Lamb
Leg of lamb
NutsSeeds
1
head
Garlic
Whole head, cloves peeled
15
ml
Salt Flakes
Approximately 1 tbsp
2
sprigs
Rosemary
Leaves only, chopped
2
sprigs
Thyme
Leaves only
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
Enough to make a thick paste
Vegetables
1
kg
Potatoes
Cut up for mashing

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C.
  • Crush garlic and salt in a mortar, then mix with herbs and olive oil to form a paste.
  • Rub the herb paste over the lamb and place in a deep roasting tin.
  • Add 250ml of water to the tin, baste the meat, cover with foil, and roast for 3 to 3.5 hours.
  • Remove excess oil from the pan juices, cover the pan, and rest for 15 minutes.
  • Boil the potatoes until soft, then drain and mash with butter, parmesan, and seasoning.
  • Carve the lamb into chunks and serve with the mash and pan juices.