SLOW-ROAST LEG OF LAMB
SLOW-ROAST LEG OF LAMB
SLOW-ROAST LEG OF LAMB

Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 kg/4lb leg of lamb
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 onions
  • thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • thinly sliced
  • 1 bottle dry white wine
  • 600ml/1 pint chicken stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp redcurrant jelly
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3.
  • Pour the oil into a large
  • sturdy roasting tin and set it over the hob. Season the lamb then roll it in the flour. Brown the lamb all over in the hot oil for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add the onions and cook for a further 5-10 minutes
  • turning the lamb and stirring the onions until both are nicely browned.
  • Add the garlic
  • white wine
  • stock
  • oregano and redcurrant jelly
  • bring to a simmer and cook in the oven for 3-3½ hours
  • basting now and again with the liquor. There should be a good quantity of wine left in the bottom of the tin to serve with the lamb but if you feel it is getting too dry
  • just cover with foil.
  • Take the lamb out of the tin and place on a large board to rest in a warm place. While the lamb is resting
  • sit the tin back on the hob and simmer the pan juices for a few minutes
  • reducing the liquid
  • if there is a lot
  • to make a tasty gravy.
  • Cut the lamb into thick slices - you'll find the meat falls away from the bone so you may end up with more chunks than slices.
  • Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and the wine gravy.