Slow cooker leg of lamb is an easy-to-make recipe perfect for any meal and special enough for a holiday. This lamb leg is tender, juicy, and flavorful. You'll love the tasty broth with wine, fresh herbs, and garlic - makes amazing gravy. Your roast can be cooked medium-rare and sliceable, or fall-off-the bone. Show
You'll ❤️ Slow Cooker Roast Lamb
EasyA few simple steps and you'll have a delicious tender slow cooker roast lamb made to perfection! First, you make the herb coating, then you rub it all over the lamb. From there you pan sear the lamb to give it color and extra flavor. Next, add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook the roast on low until it reaches your desired temperature. Ta-da! Simple! Weeknight Dinner or HolidayThis recipe is easy enough for a weeknight meal because a slow cooker is so hands-off - you can leave the house and let it cook low and slow while you're gone! HealthyI love how healthy this leg of lamb recipe is. Made with simple ingredients you can feel good about serving this lamb leg to your family!
How To ServeThere are several ways to serve this slow cooker roast lamb recipe:
Got leftovers? Try Leftover Lamb Stew or Leftover Shepherd's Pie. Did you know that I also have two other methods of cooking a leg of lamb - oven-roasted and pressure cooker? Yep. Be sure to check them out! 🙂 IngredientsHere are the ingredients you will need to make this slow cooker leg of lamb: Be sure to see the recipe card for quantities.
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VariationsHere are a few ways you can vary or make substitutions to your slow cooker roast lamb:
InstructionsHere's how to make slow cooker leg of lamb: For complete instructions, please see the printable recipe card below. Strain the solids from the slow cooker juices and make a gravy if desired. PrepRinse the leg of lamb and pat dry. Chop 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme and 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary from the sprigs. Mix Herb CoatingIn a small bowl mix the salt, pepper, lemon zest, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary together. Coat the LambRub olive oil over the lamb and then coat with the herb mixture. Add Remaining Ingredients to Slow CookerPlace the onion, potatoes, garlic, and sprigs of herbs in the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a shelf for the lamb roast to sit on. Add stock and wine to the slow cooker. Sear LambPreheat a large skillet with olive oil to medium-heat. Once it just starts to smoke. Place the lamb in the skillet and sear the sides until you get a nice golden color. Add LambTransfer the lamb leg to the slow cooker and place on top of the vegetables and herbs. Slow CookCover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until roast reaches your desired temperature and doneness. Be careful not to overcook your roast. Check the temperature periodically with a thermometer. Lamb Roast Temperature Doneness:
Remove from slow cooker and tent with foil. Allow it to sit 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Slow cooker leg of lamb cooked to medium-rare is easily sliced.Top Tips
FAQsHow do you store leftovers?To store leftovers, let the roast cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. See reheating and freezing instructions below. Can you make it ahead of time?You can make the herb coating in advance, but the lamb leg is best cooked the day you want to eat it. However, if you are looking for fall off the bone lamb, or pulled lamb meat you can cook the roast in advance then pull the meat off and shred it. Can you freeze cooked lamb?Yes, you can freeze lamb the leftover lamb meat. To freeze it, let it cool completely after cooking, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. How do you reheat leg of lamb?Here is what you need to do to reheat your lamb: The easiest way is to microwave it: Using a microwave-safe dish, cover the meat and reheat on 50% power for 1 to 2 minutes, turning the pieces or slices occasionally. The exact time depends upon the power of your microwave. ✔️ More Tasty Lamb RecipesIf you are looking for more delicious lamb recipes, check these out:
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