Slow Cooker Leg Of Lamb

Slow Cooker Leg Of Lamb

Incredibly tender slow cooker leg of lamb that’s tender, juicy and falling apart at the tough of a fork. Add a second half leg if you are serving a crowd.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion

    , halved

  • 3 carrots
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 kg half leg of lamb

    2.3 pounds

  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 beef stock cube

    , crumbled

  • Two small rosemary sprigs
  • 120 ml red wine

    ½ cup

  • 120 ml beef stock

    ½ cup

  • 1 tbsp cornflour diluted in 2 tbsp cold water
  • De-fatted pan juices

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the carrots, onion and garlic in the slow cooker and top with the lamb. Season well with salt and pepper. Add the rosemary sprigs.

  2. 2

    Crumble a beef stock cube over the lamb.

  3. 3

    Pour in the wine or stock, cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours depending on how large your lamb joint is. At the end of the cooking time the lamb should be perfectly tender if pierced with the knife. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the lamb to a platter and cover loosely with foil.

  4. 4

    Strain the pan juices from the slow cooker into a gravy separator and discard any solids. Pour out the fat keeping the remaining liquid. Alternatively put the pan juices in the freezer until the fat solidifies and then simply skim and discard it.

  5. 5

    Add the de-fatted juices into a saucepan. Add the cornflour slurry ½-1 cup hot beef stock and bring to a simmer. Cook until the gravy is slightly reduced and thickened. Check the seasoning – it should not need any additional salt but add some if you like.

  6. 6

    Use two forks to pull the lamb off the bone and shred it, picking out any bits of fat that remain. Serve with the gravy and your choice of side dishes.

Slow Cooker Leg Of Lamb

Slow Cooker Leg Of Lamb

4.5(41)

Similar Recipes

Slow Cooker Lamb Shawarma

Slow Cooker Lamb Shawarma

This tender, melt-in-your mouth lamb shawarma comes together with minimal ingredients and prep thanks to our flavor-packed Shawarma spice blend. Whip up a simple marinade, dumb it in your slow cooker and let the aromas waft through your kitchen. If you don't have a slow cooker, simply slow-roast the meat in a baking di

0 servings
Slow Cooker Ribs

Slow Cooker Ribs

These Slow Cooker ribs are going to melt in your mouth and fall off the bone! They are cooked low and slow so they are perfectly tender and then covered in a sauce that's absolutely to die for!

6.3 hours
Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A hearty slow cooker beef stew with fall-apart, tender chuck roast, potatoes and carrots. A comforting, warm meal perfect for the cold weather.

9 hours6 servings
Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This traditional Beef Stew is loaded with tender bites of juicy beef, golden potatoes, carrots, peas, red wine, onions, garlic, and a hearty beef broth. It's the BEST Slow Cooker recipe for Fall and Winter.

4.3 hours
Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This easy slow cooker beef stew recipe made with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs, and spices is hearty and comforting. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!

4.3 hours
Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Slow Cooker Pork Roast

This slow cooker pork roast is an easy meal the family will love! Cooked low and slow, the savory flavors are just to die for.

8.3 hours
Slow-Cooker Short Ribs

Slow-Cooker Short Ribs

It is easy to learn how to cook short ribs in a slow cooker. The slow-cooker short ribs become so tender that you can cut the meat with a fork! The beef short ribs cook in a rich braising liquid that doubles as a gravy when it comes time to serve.

6.8 hours6 servings251 kcal
Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

No-fuss, fall-apart pot roast made in your crockpot with the most tender vegetables! And the gravy is perfection.

8.8 hours

Ratings & Reviews

0.0/ 5
Exceptional

Based on 41 ratings

supergoldenbakes.com
4.5(41 reviews)
View original recipe

Rating Breakdown

About this Recipe

Imagine a leg of lamb so incredibly tender it practically melts in your mouth, all achieved with minimal effort. This slow cooker recipe delivers just that, promising rich flavor and fall-apart juiciness every single time.

The magic lies in the slow cooker itself, transforming a traditionally demanding cut into an effortlessly luxurious meal. Low and slow cooking gently breaks down the lamb's fibers, ensuring your leg of lamb is incredibly tender, juicy, and falling apart at the touch of a fork, imbued with the aromatic flavors of garlic, rosemary, and savory stock.

You can anticipate a deeply comforting and flavorful dish. The savory notes of beef stock and red wine beautifully complement the lamb, creating a rich foundation. The sweetness of slow-cooked onions and carrots, combined with fragrant rosemary, releases an aromatic essence that infuses every succulent piece of meat. The resulting pan juices, enriched by the lamb, will be thickened with a touch of cornflour to create a luscious, spoonable sauce that completes this hearty meal.

This recipe is wonderfully adaptable for various needs. If you're hosting a large family gathering or simply want extra for future meals, it's easy to add a second half leg of lamb to the slow cooker. For those who prefer a non-alcoholic option, the red wine can be replaced entirely with additional beef stock or even a dedicated red wine stock if preferred.

This incredibly tender lamb makes for an impressive yet comforting main course, ideal for a special Sunday dinner or a holiday feast. It pairs beautifully with classic accompaniments like mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the rich pan juices.

Frequently Asked Questions