leg of lamb

zippychick

our leg of lamb thread has loads of ideas

Ill merge this later on

Zip

hotcookie101

you don't have to roast it slow, leg is lovely served pink-I usually cook a 2kg one for about 1.5 hours, 1st half hour at 230, then drop to 170 for an hour. Or until internal temp reaches about 55 degrees (for med-rare, for medium go 60) then rest for a good half hour.

Shoulder I generally cook slowly, about 4 hours

Leftover lamb-pea and mint risotto, moussaka, curry, shepherds pie (I am planning a middle eastern spiced shepherds pie from Diana Henry's Food from Plenty monday) stir fry, thai curry, salad, the list is endless

ostaragirl

ooh lots of lovely ideas, wish id known about the red wine but il put some in the gravy. I went and got another one for the freezer so will try the cooking it pink next time. and thanks for reminding me about mint sauce!

Pink.

PIGSMAYFLY wrote: »

Hi :hello:

Sorry to hi jack this thread but I cannot find a thread for leftover leg of lamb. Any ideas of what do cook with the leftovers please?

I have in mind curry and Shepard pie but not much else springs to mind. Thank you :T

Hi PMF,

This thread should give you some more inspiration:

What to do with leftover lamb?

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Fruball

So I have taken advantage of MrS half price leg of lamb and was wondering if I can slow cook it over night in the oven?

Is this possible? x

meanmarie

I would heat my oven to maximum, put in lamb (sitting on some rosemary or thyme) and immediately turn heat down to about 120c...you can then leave to cook for as long as you like, it will not burn and will be delicious

Marie

Smokemeakipper_3

I would say you can but being over night you won't be able to keep an eye on it and if it dries out it will be very tough. I would cook it very low for about 3 hours, covered in foil with a little water to stop it drying out.
Hope that helps.

Pink.

It can, but I wouldn't. Leg of lamb is a lovely cut of meat and I personally prefer it cooked a little bit pink. If it's overdone (even when cooked very gently) it can become quite tough.

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lollipopsarah

I wouldn't dare leave it overnight personally.
We will be having one next sunday and I usually bung it in a warm oven (gas 4 or about 150 in my fan oven) for about 3 hours.
I like mine cooked, I don't do pink - bleugh!
I your spuds need a bit longer, just take the meat out to rest, it will stay warm for half an hour if needed and therefore rest, so easier to carve.
Enjoy, I'm going to ruin/cook beef tomorrow!
xx

Fruball

Thanks all - I think I will pop it in the oven in the morning on low and leave it... Last thing I want to do is overcook a fabulous joint!

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