Lamb is a real warming winter meal and as Kiwi’s we have the luxury of having some of the best lamb in the world. It’s a great tool to have the slow cooker operating in the winter months so you can enjoy a nice roast lamb midweek.
Slow Cooked Lamb Leg
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
8
hoursIngredients
2kg Lamb leg
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 Tbsp oregano, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 Tbsp lemon rind
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 cup beef bone broth or stock
Salt & pepper
Directions
- Make small cuts all over lamb at 3cm intervals. Press rosemary into cuts.
- Combine 1 tablespoon of the oil with parsley, oregano, garlic, rind and juice in small jug or bowl. Rub herb mixture all over lamb. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add lamb to frying pan with some oil. Cook 3 minutes each side, or until browned all over. Place lamb on top in slow cooker. Add stock.
- Cover with lid. Turn slow-cooker on low. Cook for 8 hours or until lamb is tender. (Alternately, turn slow-cooker on high for 1 hour, then on low for 6 hours). Serve with new potatoes, steamed peas and broccolini. Enjoy!