Lamb Leg with Lemon–Lime Butter & Fresh Mint

4h 35m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 170°C (top and bottom heat).
  2. 2Season the lamb leg with salt and pepper and make deep cuts across the meat.
  3. 3Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  4. 4Rub the sauce over the lamb, pushing some into the cuts.
  5. 5Place the vegetables in a roasting tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Place the lamb on top and add 60 ml white wine or water.
  7. 7Cover tightly with baking paper and seal with foil.
  8. 8Roast for 3 hours and 30 minutes.
  9. 9Uncover, increase the oven to 200°C (fan), and roast for 40–50 minutes until caramelized.
  10. 10Rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 pc lamb leg
  • 12 g salt
  • 5 g black pepper
  • 140 g butter, soft
  • 50 g olive oil
  • 30 g honey
  • 70 ml lemon juice
  • 1 pc zest of lemon
  • 50 ml lime juice
  • 1 pc zest of lime
  • 25 g fresh mint
  • 5 pc garlic cloves
  • 25 g flour
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 5 g fresh thyme
  • 2 pc large onions, cut into chunks
  • 2 pc carrots, cut into large pieces
  • 2 pc tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 pc garlic cloves, crushed
  • 40 ml olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 60 ml white wine or water

Equipment

ovenroasting traybaking paperfoil

Tips

  • Make deep cuts across the meat.
  • Rest the lamb for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Reduce or blend the pan juices and vegetables into a smooth sauce.