Home Reared Stuffed And Rolled Leg Of Lamb

[JohnGalway 1,043]

We got 4 lambs killed last week, defrosted a leg and boned and rolled it. Used a Jamie Oliver recipe, well part used it as life interrupted my cooking so noth everything went in. Turned out lovely, too much lemon though as there was somewhat of a sharp taste to the stuffing.

 

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/lamb-recipes/stuffed-leg-of-lamb-with-rosemary-and-pine-nuts

 

Before it met the oven:

 

 

Before it met me (that's packet gravy, I hadn't time to make the real deal).

 

[tegater 789]

Work with leg of venison swell maybe?

[carp man 1 219]

looks tasty that bud my mouth is watering now

[JohnGalway 1,043]

I've never had venison would you believe, so I can't say. I thought fruitier stuff went better with bambi? I am sure there's a good recipe out there for it though. Have to say boning wasn't as straight forward as I expected, but I still have all 9 fingers

[tegater 789]

With venison I always bone from the inside, I. E work the knife all around the bone then cut off the bone at the joint leaving the bottom bone as a bit of a handle to hold when carving.

 

Is that how you did it or did you cut through the meat down the bone so as to end up with a slab of meat.

 

It doesn't matter which way really, one way though requires more tying, but can be stuffed better for nice presentation.

 

Making my mouth water.

[moxy 617]

Looks a darling that John.

 

I hope the mash wasn't lumpy

[JohnGalway 1,043]

Thought I replied to this earlier, but I must've pressed the wrong button. I cut the meat in to the bone, as I'd never de boned anything before, had no internet connection so I just went with the recipe.

 

Hadn't enough string either! But it held together well thankfully.

 

Moxy, the mash was lovely!

[chris87 297]

john that looks smashing , i think i want to move in with you haha

[whippet 99 2,613]

mr galway that looks a fine dish.......................................you will makesome one very happy..........

tink buttercup could be your cup of tea.............................a man that cooks is every ting to a lady....................

very nice ........

[Boysie 12]

Looks amazing that. Out of curiosity, what are the general upkeep costs of a sheep + it's lambs until (and including) slaughter, compared to the price of a full lamb (in parts: leg, etc) bought from a average supermarket?

[JohnGalway 1,043]

  On 18/01/2013 at 19:39, Boysie said:

Looks amazing that. Out of curiosity, what are the general upkeep costs of a sheep + it's lambs until (and including) slaughter, compared to the price of a full lamb (in parts: leg, etc) bought from a average supermarket?

 

I've seen full lambs offered for sale from butchers for anything from €130 - €160. Slaughter and cutting up here will cost €25 per lamb. Other costs will vary wildly depending on individual farm and farming practices. I have to admit to not knowing the cost of my own! It's something I need to track a hell of a lot better.