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Slow Cooker Lamb Leg

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/slow-cooker-lamb-leg/

Ingredients

The lamb

  • 3 to 4 lb boneless lamb leg roast
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons rosemary, minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth or red wine
  • 1 medium onion, cut into large chunks
  • 2-3 small bay leaves
  • ½ cup chopped celery

For the gravy

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups lamb stock, adjust to desired gravy consistency
  • to taste salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the lamb leg, then generously salt and pepper it inside and out.
  2. Mix minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and white pepper, then rub the mixture all over the lamb.
  3. If possible, marinate the lamb overnight for better flavor absorption.
  4. In the slow cooker, add chicken broth or wine, followed by onion, bay leaves, and celery.
  5. Place the marinated lamb in the slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
  6. Once cooked, remove the meat and shred it using forks.
  7. To make the gravy, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour to create a roux, and cook for a few minutes.
  8. Gradually add liquid to the roux, whisking until thickened, then season to taste.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
5-7
Calories
346
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
9g
Total protein
36g
Sodium
369mg
Cholesterol
134mg

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