Celebrate St George's Day and tuck into this delicious leg of English lamb. For more mouth-watering classic recipes, pick up your copy of HELLO! out now.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Serves 6-8
Cooking time:
Medium: 25 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 25 minutes
Well done: 30 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1.3kg/3lb lean whole lamb leg joint
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
60ml/4tbsp freshly chopped dill leaves
2 lemons, zest removed and sliced thinly
30ml/2tbsp rapeseed or olive oil
45ml/3tbsp elderflower cordial mixed with 30ml/2tbsp cold water
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Method:
- Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F.
- Place the joint on a large chopping board. Make a series of long slashes over the joint and season on both sides. Press the dill and lemon zest well into the surface of the lamb.
- Put the lemon slices in a large non-stick roasting tin and position the joint on top. Drizzle with the oil and open roast for the preferred, calculated cooking time, basting occasionally with any meat juices. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time spoon the elderflower cordial over the lamb and return to the oven for the remaining cooking time.
- Remove the joint from the oven, transfer to a large plate, cover and leave to rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Carve the lamb, spoon over the meat juices and serve with a potato, fennel and olive salad.
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