
Eversfield Organic
Easter Whole Leg of Lamb (Bone In)
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Celebrate Easter with our Organic Whole Leg of Lamb — a tender, flavourful centrepiece sourced from grass-fed, organically reared lambs. Perfect for slow-roasting, this succulent cut promises a rich taste and juicy texture, ideal for sharing with family and friends.
Available for delivery from 18th - 29th March.
Good To Know
Ingredients & Nutritional's
ypical values per 100g | Energy 862kj/207kcal | Fat 12.2g, (of which Saturates 5.9g) | Salt 0.19g
Storage & Shelf Life
Our Lamb leg bone in is delivered fresh in an insulated box. They are butchered fresh to order and will arrive with a 9+ days shelf life (including the day of delivery). We recommend for these to be stored below 4 degrees or alternatively, you can pop them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Serving Suggestions
For 1.2kg bone-in lamb leg:
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Serves 3 to 4 people (around 250g to 300g per person).
For 2.4kg bone-in lamb leg:
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Serves 6 to 7 people (around 250g to 300g per person).
How To Cook
Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb (Bone-In)
Ingredients:
- 1 organic leg of lamb, bone-in (approx. 2.0–2.2kg)
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced into slivers
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 250ml lamb or vegetable stock
- Optional: 1 onion and 2 carrots, chopped (for the roasting tray)
Method:
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Preparation:
- Remove the lamb from the fridge 1 hour before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) / 425°F.
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Season the lamb:
- Using a small knife, make deep slits all over the lamb.
- Insert the garlic slivers into the cuts.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Rub this mixture all over the lamb, ensuring it’s well coated.
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Roast:
- Place the chopped onion and carrots in a roasting tray to create a trivet.
- Lay the lamb on top and pour the stock into the tray.
- Roast at 220°C for 20 minutes to brown the lamb.
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Slow roast:
- Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F.
- Roast for:
- 1 hour 40 minutes for medium-rare
- 2 hours for medium
- Baste the lamb with the pan juices every 30 minutes.
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Rest:
- Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
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Serve:
- Carve into slices, serving with the pan juices as gravy.
- Perfect with roast potatoes, seasonal greens, and a mint sauce.