Roast Leg of Lamb with Tarragon and Mint Butter
The tarragon and mint butter compliments the lamb perfectly in this delicious Sunday lunch that the everyone will love.
prep time
15 mins
cook time
2 hours
serves
6 people
To Cook Medium: 25 minutes per 450g plus 25 minutes
To Cook Well Done: 30 minutes per 450g plus 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1.3kg lean whole or carvery lamb leg joint
For the Tarragon and Mint Butter:
- 75g unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped tarragon
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest
- 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
For the Tangy Gravy:
- 25g plain flour
- 600ml good, hot lamb stock
- 75ml fresh orange juice
- Freshly chopped mint and tarragon, to garnish
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180-190°C, 160-170°C Fan, Gas Mark 4-5.
- In a small bowl mix together the tarragon and mint butter ingredients.
- Place the joint on a chopping board and make several slits over the surface with a sharp knife. Season on both sides and spread the herb butter over both sides of the joint and into the slits.
- Transfer the joint to a metal rack in a large non-stick roasting tin and open roast for the preferred, calculated cooking time, basting occasionally with any meat juices. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Remove the joint from the oven, cover loosely with foil and leave to rest for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the tangy gravy; spoon off any excess fat from the roasting tin and discard. Place the tin over a medium heat and sprinkle over the flour. Stir well with a small whisk or spoon, add a little stock and stir again, scraping the base of the pan to release any rich lamb sediment.
- Add the remaining stock, orange juice and any meat juices from the lamb plate. Adjust the seasoning if required and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the herbs and strain before serving.
- Serve the lamb with seasonal vegetables and the gravy.