Feeds 4-6
Time to cook:
Approximately: 55-60 minutes
Oven temperature: Gas mark 7, 220°C, 425°F
Take...
1.8kg (4lb) lean lamb leg joint, boned (ask your butcher or meat counter to do this for you)
Anchovy and herb paste:
12 anchovy fillets, drained
2 large handfuls flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
Salt and pepper
30ml (2tbsps) balsamic or red wine vinegar
Make...
1. Put the anchovy and herb paste ingredients into a blender and blend to a paste.
2. Place the boned lamb joint in a large shallow dish and make several slits into the joint. Lay flat and spread with the paste. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours for the flavours to develop.
3. Insert 2 long metal or wooden skewers, criss-crossing through the meat.
4. Place directly on the shelf in a preheated oven (place a tray underneath to catch the drips) for about 50-60 minutes, turning frequently.
5. Alternatively, place on a prepared barbecue not too close to the coals for about 55-60 minutes.
Eat...
Serve with a lemon and chive potato salad.
Tip...
Use a rolled lamb shoulder joint as an alternative. If using wooden skewers, soak in cold water for 20-30 minutes.