Roast Saddle of Lamb with Root Vegetables
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Difficulty:
easy
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Preparation:
35 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 55 min.
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Ingredients
for
8
- For Saddle of Lamb
- 4 cloves garlic cloves (peeled and finely chopped)
- 1 tsp minced rosemary
- 1 tsp minced thyme
- 4 Tbsps good-quality olive oil (divided)
- 95 ozs boneless saddle of lamb (trimmed; rolled and tied)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- freshly ground Black pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tsps aged balsamic vinegar
- For Roasted Root Vegetables
- 3 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 10 shallots (peeled and sliced)
- 1 Leek (cleaned; trimmed and finely chopped)
- 1 Turnip (or butternut squash)
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed Orange juice
- 3 Tbsps good-quality olive oil
- 3 Tbsps finely chopped Orange peel
- 4 sprigs fresh Dill (or thyme)
- ¼ cup chopped Pistachio
- crushed Red pepper flakes (optional)
- In Addition
- Mashed potatoes (to serve)
Preparation steps
1.
For the Saddle of Lamb:
2.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3.
Using a mini food processor, pulse the garlic to a paste. Stir in the minced rosemary and thyme and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
4.
Using a sharp knife, lightly score the fat side of the saddle in a crosshatch pattern. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Rub the garlic mixture over the lamb and season the roast with salt and pepper.
5.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, in a ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roast and cook until nicely browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the lamb for about 1 hour, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the roast registers 120°F. Transfer to a carving board, cover with foil and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
6.
Pour the skillet juices into a small saucepan and skim off the fat. Add any juices that have collected around the roast. Add the water and bring to a simmer. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Strain the pan juices through a fine sieve into a warmed gravy boat.
7.
For Roasted Root Vegetables:
8.
Scatter the vegetables in a single layer in a roasting pan. Whisk the orange juice and olive oil together and drizzle over the vegetables. Sprinkle the orange rind and dill or thyme over the vegetables. Gently toss to coat the vegetables with the orange and oil mixture. Roast for 20 minutes, or vegetables are tender.
9.
To Serve:
10.
Cut and discard the strings from the roast. Thickly slice the roast crosswise and serve on a bed of mashed potatoes with roasted root vegetables. Drizzle with pan juices and garnish with fresh dill or thyme, pistachio nuts and crushed red pepper flakes.
