Perfect Roast Lamb For Wusses Like Me

First off, I don’t usually have anything to do with lamb as food. They’re too cute. I know, it’s ridiculous, all animals are beautiful and have a right to life. But y’know….deliciousness and all.

Anyhoo, it was Father’s Day last Sunday, and I was gifted a pack of lamb seasoning from Crete, so off I went.

Using Paul Flynn’s roasting method, for cuts about 1kg and the seasoning pack’s instructions, I was all set.

First up was to marinade the lamb in oil, lemon and the seasoning mix for 5 hours.

Roast the leg (mine was about 900g, roughly €10 in Lidl) at 185 C/ 365 F/ Gas 4 for 30 minutes. Drop the temperature to 175 C/ 345 F/ Gas 3 for a further 30 minutes.

Remove and let rest for 15 minutes. Tah dah! Perfectly pink and cooked throughout for those who prefer their meat done a little more on the end bits.

And for the lamb guilt…