How to prepare a leg of lamb video - How to cook - BBC Good Food

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Preparing a leg of lamb

Stud a leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, ready for roasting.

Points to remember

Make small incisions in the skin, right into the flesh to allow flavours to penetrate.
Make small bundles of aromatics and flavourings and use to stud the lamb (rosemary and garlic is a classic combination).
Season with salt, before roasting (see times below).
Rest lamb before carving.

Useful tips

Always weigh meat prior to roasting to determine cooking time.
Lamb should be roasted 20 mins per 450g/lb, plus an extra 20 mins. Cook at 220C/fan 200C for the first 20 mins and then 190C/fan 170C for the remaining time.

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