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Thyme and Cider Glaze Classic English Roast Lamb with Herbed Gravy

Name: Thyme and Cider Glaze Classic English Roast Lamb with Herbed Gravy
Total time: 122 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) lamb leg or shoulder; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 200 ml beef stock; 50 g butter; 1 tbsp flour; 100 ml red wine (optional); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Earthy thyme and a hint of cider glaze add depth and richness.

122 minutes4 servings

Method

Stir in thyme and cider vinegar with the gravy during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Heat olive oil in a roasting pan, sear lamb on all sides until browned.
Add garlic, rosemary, and thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
Roast for 25-30 minutes per 500g, until internal temperature reaches 63°C (145°F).
Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

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