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A Melt In Your Mouth Roasted Leg of Lamb with garlic and herbs. Perfect Sunday roast
This Melt In Your Mouth Roasted Leg of Lamb delivers tender meat with garlic, mint, and thyme in every bite. It’s a wonderful choice for family dinners or holiday meals.
Additional Information
- Can this be frozen? Yes. Once completely cooled, slice the lamb and freeze it in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- How long can it be stored and how? Store leftover lamb in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the oven with a splash of stock or gravy to keep it moist.
Substitute Suggestions
- Fresh rosemary works beautifully instead of thyme.
- Fresh oregano can replace the mint for a different herb flavour.
- Fresh garlic can always be used instead of crushed garlic.
- If you don’t have steak and chops seasoning, use a simple blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
Why You Will Love and Enjoy This Melt-in-Your-Mouth Roasted Leg of Lamb
- Fresh mint, thyme and garlic give every slice rich, savoury flavour.
- The final high heat roast creates a beautifully browned finish that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Melt In Your Mouth Roasted Leg of Lamb
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Meat Recipes
- Method: Easy Cooking
Description
This roast lamb is wonderfully tender with fresh herbs, plenty of garlic, and a beautifully seasoned crust. It’s one of those recipes that looks impressive on the table, yet it’s surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
- 4.4 lb – 1 leg of lamb, approximately 2 kg
- 1 packet Knorr Cook in Bag for Chicken seasoning mix
- 2 tsp crushed garlic or 1/2 bulb fresh garlic, finely chopped
- 2 to 3 sprigs fresh mint
- 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 to 2 tsp steak and chops seasoning, for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320⁰F (160⁰C).
- Pat the 1 leg of lamb (approximately 2 kg) dry with paper towel. This helps the seasoning stick better.
- Sprinkle the 1 packet Knorr Cook in Bag for Chicken seasoning mix evenly over the lamb, following the packet instructions.
- Rub the 2 tsp crushed garlic or 1/2 bulb finely chopped fresh garlic all over the lamb.
- Place the lamb into the cooking bag together with the 2 to 3 sprigs fresh mint and 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme.
- Seal the bag according to the package directions and place it into a roasting pan.
- Roast for approximately 2 1/2 hours or until the lamb is fork-tender. If using a meat thermometer, aim for an internal temperature of about 145⁰F (63⁰C) for medium, or continue cooking longer if you prefer it more well done.
- Carefully remove the roasting bag, watching out for the hot steam.
- Transfer the lamb to a roasting pan and sprinkle evenly with 1 to 2 tsp steak and chops seasoning.
- Increase the oven temperature to 400⁰F (200⁰C) and roast uncovered for another 10 to 20 minutes, or until the outside is browned to your liking.
- Let the lamb rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving. This helps keep all those lovely juices inside the meat.
- Slice and serve with your favourite roasted vegetables, potatoes or a fresh salad
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Irene
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Melt In Your Mouth Roasted Leg of Lamb is the kind of recipe that delivers tender, juicy meat with very little effort. Fresh mint, thyme, and garlic create rich flavour, while the cook in bag method helps keep every slice moist. It’s an excellent choice for Sunday dinners, holiday gatherings or any occasion when a beautifully roasted leg of lamb deserves to be the centre of the table.
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Oh, lovely!!
Thanks. So easy and yum
Oh I will have try this with one of those bags.
Perfect, love it when fellow bloggers/friends want to test something we have here. Please let us know once made what you think of it. Enjoy
Looks good.
Thanks Joanne