Best 7 Roast Leg Of Lamb Swedish Style Recipes

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Take a culinary journey to Sweden with our tantalizing recipe for Roast Leg of Lamb, a traditional dish that embodies the essence of Swedish cuisine. This savory masterpiece showcases a succulent leg of lamb meticulously seasoned and roasted to perfection, resulting in a tender and flavorful experience. Accompanied by a delectable array of accompaniments, including a rich and creamy sauce, tangy lingonberry jam, and a medley of crisp and refreshing vegetables, this dish promises an explosion of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking a new culinary adventure, our detailed recipe guide will lead you through each step of the process, ensuring a delectable outcome that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LAMMSTEK - SWEDISH ROAST LEG OF LAMB



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Ok, Cookgirl - You asked for it. ... Lamb in Iceland is unlike any other I've ever tasted. While it's the "staple meat" of our country, it has such a wonderful flavor & texture that's impossible to describe adequately. Siggi & I usually grill a leg of lamb or oven roast it after trimming all excess fat & seasoning w/garlic, rosemary and seasoning salt. This unique recipe takes a different approach & is from my "Classic Scandinavian Cooking" cookbook by Nika Hazelton. The name says it all & the intro is brief. "The coffee, provided it is not overly strong, gives an excellent color to the meat & a subtle taste to the gravy."

Provided by twissis

Categories     Potato

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 8 Oz Servings, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lbs leg of lamb
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
2 medium onions (sliced)
2 medium carrots (sliced)
1 cup bouillon (hot)
1 1/2 cups coffee (hot)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Set oven to 450°F.
  • Trim lamb of all excess fat. Rub salt and pepper into meat. Place meat on rack in roasting pan and roast 30 minutes. Pour off fat or remove with a baster bulb.
  • Reduce oven temp to 350°F; place the onions and carrots in the pan.
  • Combine bouillon, coffee, cream and sugar. Pour mixture over the meat.
  • Cont roasting for 1 to 1 ½ hrs, depending on the degree of doneness desired, & baste very frequently. Transfer lamb to warmed serving platter and keep hot.
  • Deglaze pan with a small amt of water and strain pan drippings into a med saucepan. Press any strained drippings and the vegetables through a sieve (or purée in a blender) and add to the saucepan. Combine the pan contents well and heat to a desired serving temperature.
  • Serve lamb with gravy on the side and accompanied by broiled tomatoes, browned potatoes and green vegetable of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.3, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 210.4, Sodium 1221.3, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 53.7

HERB-ROASTED LAMB



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Celebrate with Ina Garten's easy Herb-Roasted Lamb recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. Fresh rosemary gives it flavor, while potatoes make it a meal.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 large unpeeled garlic cloves, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 (6-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and tied
4 to 5 pounds small unpeeled potatoes (16 to 20 potatoes)
2 tablespoons good olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven so the lamb will sit in the middle of the oven.
  • Peel 6 of the cloves of garlic and place them in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and butter. Process until the garlic and rosemary are finely minced. Thoroughly coat the top and sides of the lamb with the rosemary mixture. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Toss the potatoes and remaining unpeeled garlic in a bowl with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in the bottom of a large roasting pan. Place the lamb on top of the potatoes. Roast for 20 minutes. Turn the heat down to 350 degrees F and roast for another 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until a meat thermometer registers 130 to 135 degrees F for medium-rare. Place the lamb on a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Slice and serve with the potatoes.

MYRA WALDO'S SWEDISH LAMB



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Craig Claiborne brought this marvelous dinner-party centerpiece to The Times in 1958, after securing it from Myra Waldo, a globetrotting food and travel writer who edited "The Complete Round-the-World Cookbook," featuring recipes gathered by Pan American Airways. Mr. Claiborne recommended this one in a column in the newspaper four years later: a leg of lamb roasted above carrots and onions, broth, hot coffee, cream and a sprinkling of sugar. Really! The result on the plate is remarkable in the way the richness of the sauce mingles with the big taste of the lamb. All we needed to do to improve it was exchange the beef broth Claiborne used (too tinny in flavor) for some of the low-sodium chicken variety. (Sam Sifton)

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, times classics, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 five-pound leg of lamb
3 onions, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups hot strong coffee
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Rub salt and pepper into the lamb. Place the lamb in a roasting pan and surround with onions.
  • Roast in a hot oven (425 degrees) for 30 minutes and skim off the fat.
  • Reduce heat to moderate (350 degrees) and add the carrots and broth. Roast 30 minutes longer and add the coffee, cream and sugar. Continue roasting, basting frequently, for 40 minutes.
  • Transfer lamb to a warm platter and force the gravy through a sieve or purée in an electric blender.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 554, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1031 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

ROAST LEG OF LAMB



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Cooking peeled potatoes in the pan around the roast is yummy. The only other things you need are gravy made from the pan drippings and a fresh vegetable.

Provided by MBENHAM

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Leg

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
5 pounds leg of lamb

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut slits in the top of the leg of lamb every 3 to 4 inches, deep enough to push slices of garlic down into the meat. Salt and pepper generously all over the top of lamb, place several sprigs of fresh rosemary under and on top of the lamb. Place lamb on roasting pan.
  • Roast in preheated oven until the lamb is cooked to your desired doneness, about 1 3/4 to 2 hours. Do not overcook the lamb, the flavor is best if meat is still slightly pink. Let rest at least 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 136.1 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 136.3 mg

PERFECT ROASTED LEG OF LAMB



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This easy no-fail roasted leg of lamb recipe, with a special Mediterranean seasoning, will give you the BEST lamb roast every single time! Remember, the best lamb leg is either cooked to perfect pink inside (internal temp somewhere around 130°F) or until the meat falls off the bone (internal temp somewhere around 175°F or beyond). Just avoid cooking your lamb to the in-between stage which can be tough. I like to cook some potatoes in the same pan to complete the meal. Add a big Mediterranean salad of your choice, you can't go wrong with Greek salad for this one.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 4 to 5 pound leg of lamb, (bone-in, fat trimmed)
Salt and pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, (peeled and sliced; more for later)
2 cups water
8 gold potatoes, (peeled and cut into wedges)
1 yellow onion, (peeled and cut into wedges)
1 teaspoon paprika, (more for later)
1 teaspoon all-natural garlic powder
Fresh parsley for garnish, (optional)
15 garlic cloves, (peeled)
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried mint flakes
1 tablespoons paprika
1/2 tablespoons nutmeg
1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
2 lemons, (juice of)

Steps:

  • Bring the leg of lamb to room temp. Take the leg of lamb out of the refrigerator and leave in room temperature for about 1 hour. In the meantime, prepare the remaining ingredients and make the lamb rub.
  • Prepare the seasoning. To make the rub or seasoning, in a food processor, combine the rub ingredients. Blend until smooth. Set aside (or in the fridge, if preparing in advance).
  • Salt the meat. When ready, pat the lamb dry and make a few slits on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sear the Lamb. Turn the oven on broil. Place the leg of lamb on a wire rack and put it directly on the top rack so that it's only a few inches away from the broiler element. Broil for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the leg of lamb is nicely seared. Remove from the oven, then adjust the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • Apply the seasoning or rub. When the lamb is cool enough to handle, insert the garlic slices in the slits you made earlier. Now cover the leg of lamb on all sides with the wet rub and place it in the middle of a roasting pan with an inside rack. Add two cups of water to the bottom of the roasting pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.5 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 129.3 mg, Fat 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 41.5 g, Cholesterol 114.3 mg, UnsaturatedFat 15.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROASTED LEG OF LAMB



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Roasting is a popular cooking method for a reason. See our step-by-step guides to Preparing a Leg of Lamb and Carving a Leg of Lamb at the Table.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bone-in leg of lamb, aitchbone removed by butcher (7 to 8 pounds)
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chicken broth or water
2/3 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • For the cleanest-looking presentation, trim 1 1/2 inches of flesh from the shank bone with a sharp paring knife. (Your butcher may be willing to do this for you.)
  • The fell is a thin outer layer of fat that you may find if you buy an untrimmed leg from a butcher. It's very tough, so it's important to remove all of it. A long knife with a sharp thin blade is the best tool for the job.
  • Trim the excess fat that lies beneath the fell, but leave enough to enrich the meat and gravy. It also crisps up nicely when broiled, which helps give the carved slices great texture. Use shears to trim the fat pads around the hip, or large end.
  • Make incisions 1 inch long and 1/2 inch deep all over the leg; they?ll allow the aromatic rub to penetrate the meat more easily. Roughening the surface in this way also results in a crisper, more flavorful crust after broiling.
  • Stir together salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, mustard, and oil in a small bowl until it forms a wet paste. Spread rub evenly over lamb, working it into the incisions. Let lamb sit at room temperature, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Transfer lamb, fat side up, to a large roasting pan fitted with a rack, and add broth. Roast lamb 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees, and roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest part of flesh near the bone reaches 130 degrees to 135 degrees (medium-rare), about 55 minutes. Increase temperature to broil; broil until surface sizzles and becomes brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer lamb to a platter or carving board; let rest at least 20 minutes before carving.

EASY ROAST LEG OF LAMB



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Roast a leg of lamb for a family feast. It's ideal served with roasties and your favourite spring vegetables for an Easter dinner or Sunday roast

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2kg-2.5kg leg of lamb
small bunch rosemary, cut into 2cm short sprigs
4-5 garlic cloves, finely sliced
4-6 brown anchovy fillets, chopped (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large onions, thickly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Remove all packaging from the lamb and keep a note of the weight to calculate the roasting time. Make incisions into the lamb using a small sharp knife, at an angle, about 5cm into the meat. Making the holes at an angle will mean more of the meat is flavoured, and the flavourings will be less tempted to be pushed out when roasting.
  • Insert a short sprig of rosemary, a garlic slice and a small piece of anchovy (if using) into each of the holes, pressing in well with your finger. Season the meat all over with salt and pepper, then rub the lamb all over with the olive oil. Transfer to a roasting tin, sat on the onion slices. Roast for 20 mins.
  • Lower the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and cook for another 15-20 mins per 500g (1 hr - 1 hr 20 mins for 2kg leg) depending on how pink you like your lamb. You can also check the internal temperature of the lamb if you prefer pinker meat - it will be 55C for medium (pink) and 70C for well done.
  • Cover with foil and rest for 15 mins before carving. Save the tray juices and onion slices to make gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 0.26 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To ensure the lamb is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should reach 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 160°F (71°C) for medium, and 170°F (77°C) for well-done.
  • Allow the lamb to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • For a crispy skin, rub the lamb with olive oil and salt before roasting.
  • Use a sharp knife to score the lamb's fat cap to help the heat penetrate and crisp up the skin.
  • Add vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions to the roasting pan to create a flavorful side dish.
  • Serve the lamb with a mint sauce or gravy to enhance the flavor.

Conclusion:

This Swedish-style roast leg of lamb is a flavorful and impressive dish perfect for special occasions or a cozy family dinner. The combination of aromatic herbs, garlic, and mustard creates a delicious crust, while the slow roasting ensures tender, juicy meat. By following these tips and the detailed recipe instructions, you can easily prepare this classic dish at home and enjoy a taste of Swedish culinary tradition.

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