Easter recipe: wood-fired leg of lamb with vegetables
The Easter leg of lamb is a gourmet tradition that brings families and friends together around a unifying dish. Cooked in a wood-fired oven, this specialty will be even more delicious and flavorful... Follow our recipe step by step to make it a hit!
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time in a wood-fired oven: 1 hour 30 minutes
List of ingredients:
- A 2.5 kg leg of lamb
- Seasonal vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onions)
- Aromatic herbs (thyme, rosemary)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
The steps of this Easter recipe
- Preheat the wood-fired oven to the recommended temperature.
- Prepare the vegetables by cutting them finely: carrots, potatoes, onions.
- Season the leg of lamb with salt, pepper, aromatic herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Place the leg of lamb in a suitable dish and surround it with the prepared vegetables.
- Place the dish in the wood-fired oven and cook according to the weight of the leg of lamb and the cooking instructions detailed below.
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Find our advice on temperature and cooking time according to the weight of the leg:
- For a leg of lamb in a wood-fired oven, it is recommended to cook at a temperature between 160°C and 180°C .
- To determine the cooking time based on the weight of the leg , you can count approximately 15 minutes per pound (450 g) for medium rare cooking, and 20 minutes per pound for well-done cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal cooking of the leg: 60°C for rare meat, 65-70°C for pink meat, and 75°C for well-cooked meat.
By following these steps and tips, you'll have a delicious wood-fired leg of lamb with vegetables, perfect for celebrating Easter with family or friends. Enjoy!