Low-and-Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb
This slow-roasted leg of lamb is tender enough to fall from the bone, with a rich, deeply savory flavor from red wine, lamb stock, garlic, and carrots. Seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, it makes a warming centerpiece for a leisurely Sunday dinner or a special gathering when there is time for a long oven roast.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook7 hrs 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Low-and-Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- 2
Place carrots and garlic in a roasting pan large enough for the leg of lamb. Place the lamb on top. Pour in the wine and lamb stock. Place the roasting pan on the stove and heat over medium-low heat until the liquid comes to a boil. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil, using oven mitts to protect your hands, and place it in the oven.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium, about 7 hours. Remove from the oven.
- 4
Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Transfer the lamb to a second roasting pan.
- 5
Roast the lamb uncovered until the skin is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest before slicing.
- 6
While the lamb is resting, pour the cooking juices from the first roasting pan into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced to a gravy, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 610.0 kcal High 31%
- Protein 94.64 g Good Source 189%
- Carbohydrate 13.46 g 5%
- Total Fat 19.67 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 6.16 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 291.02 mg High 97%
- Sodium 308.73 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.78 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 8.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 146.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 7.2 mg Good Source 40%
- Potassium 1586.56 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin A 8.65 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.35 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Low and Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 7 hrs 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Garlic, and Lamb Stock. Each serving provides about 610.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Low-and-Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Garlic, Lamb Stock, Leg of Lamb. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Low-and-Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb?
- About 7 hrs 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 610.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Low-and-Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Low-and-Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb healthy?
- Low-and-Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 610.0 calories and 94.64 g of protein, or 189% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 308.73 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.16 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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