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Leg of Scotch Lamb with Thyme, Garlic and Anchovies

  • Prep 10 mins
  • Cook mix
  • Serves 6

Ingredients

Cooking Method

  • 1
    Preheat oven to gas Mark 4 - 5, 180°C, 350°F.
  • 2
    Lightly pound anchovies with 15ml (1 tbsp) anchovy oil, garlic, thyme and seasoning with pestle and mortar.
  • 3
    Cut crosses in leg of lamb, push in the mixture, pour over remaining anchovy oil and extra thyme. Weigh the joint and calculate the cooking time as above. Place in a roasting tin and oven roast in a pre-heated oven for the calculated time.
  • 4
    Add new potatoes and extra thyme sprigs to the bottom of the roasting pan about 50 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
  • 5
    Remove joint from oven and stand for 10 minutes prior to carving.
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