A tender and flavorful slow-roasted leg of lamb, perfect for a special occasion or a comforting family dinner.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
4h 30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 carrots
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2.5 kg leg of lamb
- 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onion
- 250 ml red wine
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 2 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
Step 2
Make small incisions all over the leg of lamb and insert the garlic slices into the slits.
Step 3
Rub the lamb with olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and juice. Place the rosemary sprigs on top.
Step 4
Place the onions and carrots in a roasting pan. Lay the lamb on top of the vegetables.
Step 5
Pour the red wine and chicken stock into the pan.
Step 6
Cover the roasting pan with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 4 hours.
Step 7
Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30 minutes to allow the lamb to brown.
Step 8
Let the lamb rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.