Roast leg of lamb – A traditional dish for a successful Easter meal

Recipe information:
Level: ⭐ Intermediate
Preparation time: ⏱️ 30 minutes
Cooking time: ⏱️ 1.5 to 2 hours (depending on the weight of the leg of lamb)
Servings: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 6 to 8 people

Ingredients :

For the leg of lamb:
🍖 1 leg of lamb, boneless or with bone (approximately 2 kg)
🧄 4 cloves of garlic, sliced ​​or crushed
🌿 6 sprigs of fresh rosemary
🫒 3 tablespoons of olive oil
🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste
🍷 150 ml of dry white wine or stock for cooking

For the sautéed potatoes:
🥔 1.5 kg of potatoes (new potatoes or firm potatoes)
🧅 1 large chopped onion (optional)
🌿 2 sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary
🫒 2 tablespoons of olive oil
🧈 20g of butter (optional for extra indulgence)
🧂 Salt, pepper and a pinch of paprika (optional)

Instructions :

1️⃣ Prepare the leg of lamb 🍖:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan oven).
2. Make incisions in the leg of lamb with a small knife. Slip the garlic slivers and a few rosemary leaves into each incision. This will flavor the meat from the inside.
3. Brush the entire leg of lamb with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper and sprinkle with fresh or dried rosemary.

2️⃣ Pre-cooking and cooking juices in the oven 🍷:

4. Place the leg of lamb in a large roasting tin (or in an oven-safe stainless steel pan – see below). Pour the white wine or stock into the bottom of the tin to prevent the meat from drying out during cooking.
5. Place the leg of lamb in the oven and cook:
   • 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes for pink meat (internal temperature: 55-60 °C)
   • 1.5 to 2 hours for well-cooked meat (internal temperature: 65-70 °C)
6. Baste the leg of lamb regularly with the cooking juices for an even more tender and flavorful result. If necessary, add a little water or stock during cooking.

3️⃣ Prepare the sautéed potatoes 🥔:

7. While the leg of lamb is in the oven, wash and cut the potatoes into chunks without peeling them (unless they are large). Cook them in boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain them and let them dry slightly.
8. In a stainless steel pan (oven-safe), heat the olive oil and add the pre-cooked potatoes. Add the sprigs of thyme or rosemary and a little butter for extra flavor, then fry them over medium heat until they are golden brown and crispy (about 10 minutes).
9. If needed, you can finish cooking the potatoes in the oven by placing them directly in a stainless steel pan with the leg of lamb. Tip: Thanks to their oven-safe design, our pans make perfect, hassle-free cooking easy. 😍

4️⃣ Serve and enjoy 🍴:

10. Remove the leg of lamb from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes under a sheet of aluminum foil before carving. This step allows the meat to relax and become even more tender.
11. Arrange the carved leg of lamb on a large serving platter, accompanied by the crispy sautéed potatoes. Drizzle some of the cooking juices over the meat for extra flavor.

Did you know that?

Our stainless steel pans are not limited to cooking on the stovetop: they are fully compatible with oven use up to 230°C !

• Versatile multi-purpose : Perfect for browning potatoes or even for preparing sauces from the cooking juices of the leg of lamb.
• Even heat distribution : Achieve golden, crispy and perfectly cooked potatoes thanks to exceptional heat conduction.
• Healthy and natural cooking : Without chemical coating, stainless steel pans guarantee cooking that respects your health and the environment.

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