Roasted Lamb

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 220C or 200C fan but try not to use the fan oven.

Step 2

Cut regular holes into the lamb skin and insert garlic into each hole.

Step 3

Roast for 20min to brown then turn and roast for another 20-30mins to brown the lamb. Turn heat down to 160C or 140C fan. If some garlic falls out, do not worry about it.

Step 4

Boil onion in water for 10 mins, then add the potatoes and cook for another 4 mins. Drain.

Step 5

Remove lamb. Add the potatoes and onion as well as the stock. Ensure the potatoes and onion are covered completely in the stock. If not, add a bit of water to top it up or add more stock if needed. Add the lamb on top with the skin facing up. Cover tightly with foil.

Step 6

Cook lamb for 3.5 to 4 hours. Remove lamb, strain fat into a bowl. Turn heat up to 220C or 200C fan.

Step 7

Return potato and onions to oven for 25 mins.

Step 8

Add 3 tbsp fat to a saucepan with the flour and stir on low heat for 30 seconds.

Step 9

Add the rest of the ingredients whisk until bubbling and thick.