Ultimate Leg of Lamb Recipe | Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Step 1

Use a sharp knife to make shallow slits in the lamb flesh (4-5).

Step 2

Mix together the butter, garlic and chopped thyme.

Step 3

Push butter mixture into the slits and sprinkle lamb with flaky salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 4

Place the thyme sprigs and sliced onion in the base of a roasting tin and sit lamb on top.

Step 5

Drizzle over the olive oil.

Step 6

Place in the oven and roast for 2 3/4 hours at 160 degrees Celsius.