Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus
“Discover the joy of making Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus at home. This 35-minute turkish recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus at home. This 35-minute turkish recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus is a beloved Turkish dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing food—it's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
📋 Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus
📝 Ingredients
- •1 Lamb Leg
- •Zest and juice of 1 Lemon
- •4 tablespoons Olive Oil
- •2 tablespoons Clear Honey
- •1 tablespoon Cinnamon
- •1 tablespoon Fennel Seeds
- •1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
- •3 Cloves Crushed Garlic
👨🍳 Instructions
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step 1
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Put the lamb into a large food bag with all the juice and marinate overnight.
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step 2
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The next day, take the lamb out of the fridge 1 hr before you want to cook it. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Take the lamb out of the marinade (reserve remaining marinade) and pat dry. Rub with half the oil and roast for 15-20 mins until browned. Remove lamb and reduce oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3.
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step 3
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Mix the zests, remaining oil, honey, spices and garlic with plenty of seasoning. Lay a large sheet of baking parchment on a large sheet of foil. Sit the lamb leg on top, rub all over with the paste and pull up the sides of the foil. Drizzle marinade into base, and scrunch foil to seal.
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step 4
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Roast for 4 hrs, until very tender. Rest, still wrapped, for 30 mins. Unwrap and serve with juices.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus at home. This 35-minute turkish recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Lamb Leg
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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