Slow-roasted leg of lamb with mushrooms and vegetables
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Lamb has a bold, gently grassy flavor that rosemary, garlic, and thyme bring right out. Slow-roasted leg, braised ragù, or quick chops off the grill — it's a classic on the Easter table, but you can cook it any time. Browse the recipes and pick by taste.
Lean on rosemary, garlic, and thyme, and don't overcook it — lamb is best pink in the middle. Trim the heavier fat before roasting to mellow the flavor.
Leg is made for slow roasting, chops and rack for the grill or a hot pan, and shoulder or shank turn meltingly tender when braised into a ragù. Each cut wants its own timing.
Aim for a pink center, around 55–60 °C (130–140 °F) at the core — a meat thermometer takes out the guesswork. Let it rest a few minutes after roasting so the juices settle.
Roast potatoes, spring vegetables, or couscous, plus a mint or yogurt sauce to balance the rich flavor. A glass of fuller-bodied red never hurts either.
Around here mostly at Easter, when lamb stands for spring. But nothing stops you from cooking it any time of year.