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Crying leg of lamb with parsnips and sprouts
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Prep Time:
60 minutes
Cook Time:
Total Time:
60 minutes
Succulent lamb and roasted parsnips that will make your taste buds dance with joy.
Ingredients:
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2.40 gm sea salt flakes
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.1kg boneless lamb leg, fat scored
  • 8 brussels sprouts, halved
  • 4 (about 800g) parsnips, trimmed, peeled, halved lengthways
  • 2 brown onions, peeled, cut into thick rounds
  • 10 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 40g (1/2 cup) finely grated parmesan
  • 125ml (1/2 cup) red wine
  • 375ml (1 1/2 cups) salt reduced chicken style liquid stock
  • 3 tsp fresh thyme leaves, extra
Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan forced. Crush the garlic, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil in a mortar and pestle until a paste forms. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large flameproof roasting pan over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb for 5 minutes on all sides until browned. Remove lamb from the pan and rub the garlic mixture onto the fat side and into the incisions.
  • In a pan, lay out sprouts, parsnips, and onion. Drizzle with remaining oil and sprinkle over half of the thyme. Place a rack on top of the vegetables, then place the lamb on the rack. Scatter the remaining thyme over the lamb. Roast for 35 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a large platter, cover with foil, and let it rest. Remove the rack, sprinkle the vegetables with parmesan, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until crisp. Transfer the veggies to the platter with the lamb.
  • Pour wine into the roasting pan over medium-high heat. Allow it to simmer for 3 minutes while gently scraping the base with a wooden spoon until it is reduced. Add stock and additional thyme, then simmer for another 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  • Plate the lamb alongside the vegetables and drizzle with the rich red wine sauce.