Roasted Lamb with Gravy and Duck Fat Potatoes by @dennistheprescott

1h45
Hard

8 servings

🍖

2.5 kg

Lamb Leg

🌿

60 ml

Rosemary

🧄

4

Garlic Cloves

🍋

1 lemon

Lemon Zest

🫒

60 ml

Olive Oil

🧂

10 g

Sea Salt

🌶️

2 g

Black Pepper

🧄

3

Garlic Heads

🌿

Rosemary And Thyme Sprigs

🌾

30 g

All-purpose Flour

🥣

710 ml

Beef Stock

🧂

Sea Salt

🥔

1.8 kg

Potatoes

🦆

200 g

Duck Fat

🌿

2 tbsp

Rosemary

🧂

Sea Salt

🫛

450 g

Green Beans

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/32

    Remove the lamb leg from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature before cooking.

    lamb leg
  2. Step 2/32

    Preheat the pellet grill to 450°F (230°C).

  3. Step 3/32

    Combine 2 tablespoons minced rosemary, 4 minced garlic cloves, the zest of 1 lemon, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a mixing bowl.

    rosemary
    garlic cloves
    lemon zest
    olive oil
    🥣mixing bowl
    🧀microplane grater
  4. Step 4/32

    Season the 5.5 lb lamb leg generously with sea salt.

    lamb leg
    sea salt
  5. Step 5/32

    Rub the rosemary oil mixture all over the seasoned lamb leg.

    lamb leg
    rosemary
    garlic cloves
    lemon zest
    olive oil
    🥣mixing bowl
  6. Step 6/32

    Cover the lamb with cracked black pepper.

    lamb leg
    cracked black pepper
  7. Step 7/32

    Halve the 3 garlic heads and arrange them in the base of a roasting tin with the thyme sprigs.

    garlic heads
    thyme
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🍲roasting tin
  8. Step 8/32

    Place the seasoned lamb leg on top of the garlic and thyme bed.

    lamb leg
    garlic heads
    thyme
    🍲roasting tin
  9. Step 9/32

    Insert the meat thermometer probe into the thickest part of the lamb without touching bone.

    lamb leg
    🌡️meat thermometer probe
  10. Step 10/32

    Grill the lamb at 450°F (230°C) for 20 minutes.

    lamb leg
    🍲roasting tin
    🌡️meat thermometer probe
  11. Step 11/32

    Reduce the pellet grill temperature to 400°F (205°C).

  12. Step 12/32

    Continue grilling the lamb until browned and the center reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare doneness.

    lamb leg
    🍲roasting tin
    🌡️meat thermometer probe
  13. Step 13/32

    Transfer the cooked lamb to a resting surface and rest it for at least 15 minutes.

    lamb leg
    🔪carving knife
  14. Step 14/32

    Peel and cube the 4 lb potatoes into evenly sized pieces.

    potatoes
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  15. Step 15/32

    Cover the cubed potatoes with water in a large saucepan and season the water with sea salt.

    potatoes
    sea salt
    🍲large saucepan
  16. Step 16/32

    Boil the potatoes until almost fork-tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

    potatoes
    🍲large saucepan
    🍴fork
  17. Step 17/32

    Drain the par-cooked potatoes thoroughly in a colander.

    potatoes
    🧺colander
    🍲large saucepan
  18. Step 18/32

    Place 200 g duck fat on a sheet tray and melt it on the pellet grill.

    duck fat
    🍪sheet tray
  19. Step 19/32

    Add the drained potatoes to the hot duck fat.

    potatoes
    duck fat
    🍪sheet tray
  20. Step 20/32

    Season the potatoes with sea salt and the remaining 2 tablespoons minced rosemary.

    potatoes
    sea salt
    rosemary
    🍪sheet tray
  21. Step 21/32

    Gently toss the potatoes until they are evenly coated in duck fat and rosemary.

    potatoes
    duck fat
    rosemary
    🍪sheet tray
  22. Step 22/32

    Grill the potatoes for about 45 minutes until golden and crisp.

    potatoes
    🍪sheet tray
  23. Step 23/32

    Turn the potatoes halfway through grilling to brown them evenly.

    potatoes
    🍪sheet tray
  24. Step 24/32

    Smash the roasted garlic from the roasting tin into a paste with a fork.

    garlic heads
    🍲roasting tin
    🍴fork
  25. Step 25/32

    Place the roasting tin over medium heat on the stovetop.

    garlic heads
    🍲roasting tin
  26. Step 26/32

    Stir 1/4 cup all-purpose flour into the garlic and roasting juices.

    all-purpose flour
    garlic heads
    🍲roasting tin
    🥄whisk
  27. Step 27/32

    Cook the flour mixture until bubbling and lightly browned.

    all-purpose flour
    🍲roasting tin
    🥄whisk
  28. Step 28/32

    Whisk 3 cups beef stock into the bubbling flour mixture.

    beef stock
    all-purpose flour
    🍲roasting tin
    🥄whisk
  29. Step 29/32

    Simmer the gravy until thickened to a pourable consistency.

    beef stock
    🍲roasting tin
    🥄whisk
  30. Step 30/32

    Strain the gravy through a fine-mesh strainer and season it with sea salt to taste.

    sea salt
    🫗fine-mesh strainer
  31. Step 31/32

    Carve the rested lamb leg into slices.

    lamb leg
    🔪carving knife
    🪵cutting board
  32. Step 32/32

    Serve sliced lamb with garlic gravy, duck fat potatoes, and green beans.

    lamb leg
    beef stock
    potatoes
    green beans

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Herbs, Vegetables, Fruit, Oil, Seasoning, Grains, Baking, Broth, Animal Fat

Ingredients

Lamb leg, Rosemary, Garlic cloves, Lemon zest, Olive oil, Sea salt, Black pepper, Garlic heads, Rosemary and thyme sprigs, All-purpose flour, Beef stock, Potatoes, Duck fat, Green beans

Allergens

Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low carbohydrate, Ketogenic

Calories

1090 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 54g, Total fat: 66g, Saturated fat: 21g, Carbohydrates: 53g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 900mg, Potassium: 1610mg, Iron: 7.2mg, Zinc: 8.5mg, Calcium: 105mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 42mg, Vitamin B12: 3.3mcg, Vitamin B6: 1.1mg, Folate: 75mcg, Vitamin K: 55mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 15 minutes

Overall

1 hour 45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

32 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, microplane grater, chef's knife, cutting board, roasting tin, sheet tray, large saucepan, colander, fork, whisk, fine-mesh strainer, carving knife, meat thermometer probe

Appliances

pellet grill, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish, Sauce

Occasions

Easter, Holiday, Spring celebration, Sunday dinner, Family gathering

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@dennistheprescott

Origin

Cuisine

British, European

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Tender, Juicy, Creamy, Velvety

Flavors

Savory, Rich, Herbaceous, Garlicky, Umami, Citrusy, Peppery

Other

Price

High

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave cooked lamb or gravy out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool promptly,Store lamb, potatoes, and gravy in separate airtight containers,Keep at or below 40°F (4°C)), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Freeze sliced lamb and gravy in airtight freezer-safe containers,Freeze potatoes only if necessary because their texture may soften)