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The 10 best lamb leg recipes to cook

Do something a little bit special by cooking your loved ones a roasted leg of lamb. A roast lamb is the ultimate Kiwi tradition, and for good reason - New Zealand lamb is the best you can get anywhere in the world. We’ve taken the hassle out of choosing how to go about doing it by selecting some of our favourite recipes below.

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1. Herb and garlic crusted leg of lamb

This lamb is roasted in a pool of garlic, and topped with a crunchy crust. A must-try for anyone looking to impress.

2. Shawarma lamb salad

A deliciously spiced butterflied lamb leg is served on a bed of herby salad with a fresh dressing to make it extra special. This is a lighter meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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3. Marinated roast lamb with fresh mint topping

There’s no better time to treat your family with this superb cut than a special occasion - and this recipe was designed with festivity in mind.

4. Slow-roasted lamb leg with tamarind glaze and gravy

This beautiful slow-roasted leg of lamb falls off the bone and is served with an easy tamarind gravy.

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5. Feta and sunshine stuffed boneless lamb leg

Wanting a fuss-free idea for Christmas which is packed with flavour? You'll love this boneless lamb leg stuffed with feta cheese, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes.

6.Roast leg of lamb with honey soy glaze

Wanting something different for your Christmas table this year? Try this Chinese spin on a classic roast lamb leg. The honey and soy pair beautifully with the lamb flavour and caramelises to form a decadent crust.

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7. Pulled pomegranate and mint lamb

Roast lamb doesn’t get much better than when it’s slowly cooked, allowing it to become beautifully tender and fall off the bone. Couple this with sweet bursts of pomegranate and you have perfection.

8. Garlic and wine glazed roast lamb with mint pesto

Paired with the fresh summer flavours of garlic, pinenuts and of course, mint, this is truly a celebration dish.

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9. Garlic and rosemary roast lamb

This lamb leg is cooked alongside carrots and onions and braised in white wine for and incredibly tasty and tender result.

10. The ultimate Kiwi leg of lamb

A roast leg of lamb has long been hailed as the ultimate Kiwi favourite, and this recipe requires zero fuss as the oven does the hard work.

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Posted by Beef + Lamb New Zealand