Crockpot Leg of Lamb Roast
A tender slow-cooked leg of lamb is infused with a fragrant paste of garlic, Dijon mustard, rosemary, and thyme, then simmered with red wine, lemon, honey, and apple cider vinegar. The result is richly savory with tangy, lightly sweet notes and a peppery herbal finish—an inviting centerpiece for a relaxed Sunday dinner or special gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Leg of Lamb Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour wine into a slow cooker. Mix lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, vinegar, rosemary, thyme, sea salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until a thick paste forms. Massage the paste into lamb using your hands, then gently place it in the slow cooker.
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Cook on Low for 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Let lamb rest for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- Calories 351.53 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 50.53 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 12.97 g 5%
- Total Fat 11.44 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.43 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 153.75 mg High 51%
- Sodium 181.48 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.36 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 9.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.43 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 82.86 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.12 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 851.38 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 7.07 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 11.1 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Crockpot Leg of Lamb Roast is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 5 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 351.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Leg of Lamb Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Dried Rosemary, Dried Thyme. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Leg of Lamb Roast?
- About 5 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 351.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Leg of Lamb Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Crockpot Leg of Lamb Roast healthy?
- Crockpot Leg of Lamb Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 351.53 calories and 50.53 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 181.48 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.43 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Mustard, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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