BBC Food - Recipes - Leg of lamb in hay with lavender

BBC Food - Recipes - Leg of lamb in hay with lavender

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This unusual approach to roast lamb is very simple and results in tender, aromatic meat perfect for Sunday lunch. The hay needed is available from pet shops - ask for ‘eating’ hay that’s edible...

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Cooking tools:

  • Roasting pan
  • Carving knife
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Aluminum foil
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1 x 2.7kg/5lb10oz leg of lamb
  • 1 small handful lavender, preferably freshly picked
  • ½ bag hay
  • 50g/2oz butter , softened, plus an extra knob for the broccoli
  • 10 King Edward potatoes , peeled and cut into 2 or 3 pieces
  • 75g/2¾oz beef dripping or vegetable oil
  • 75ml/2¾fl oz malt vinegar
  • 25g/1oz caster sugar
  • 1 large bunch fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 400g/14oz purple sprouting broccoli
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

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