Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
🍖 Lamb saddle (600 g) | 🧄 Garlic cloves (4) |
🌿 Herbs (thyme, rosemary, to taste) | 🧂 Salt (to taste) |
🌶️ Pepper (to taste) | 🍈 Olive oil (a drizzle) |
🍯 Mustard (optional, for glazing) | 🧅 Onions (one or two, depending on preference) |
Utensils
🍴 Knife blade for cutting and trimming the meat | 🔪 Cutting board for preparing the ingredients |
🔥 Pan for browning the meat | 🥘 Baking dish for cooking the lamb saddle |
🧂 Measuring spoon for seasoning properly | 📏 Cooking thermometer to check the doneness |
👩🍳 Tongs for handling the meat | 🧄 Garlic press for preparing the garlic |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 40 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Resting time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 240°C to achieve perfect and golden cooking of your lamb.
STEP 2: Brush the lamb saddle with mustard, then season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
STEP 3: Place the saddle in a baking dish, adding a drizzle of olive oil and whole garlic cloves.
STEP 4: Put your preparation in the oven and cook for 40 minutes, basting regularly with the cooking juices.
STEP 5: Once cooking is done, turn off the oven and let the meat rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Preparing a roasted lamb saddle in the oven requires both skill and attention to detail. By following the cooking steps, from seasoning with herbs to mastering cooking times, you can achieve tender and flavorful meat. Remember to baste your piece of meat regularly with its own juices to ensure a good and avoid it drying out.
Serve your lamb saddle with seasonal vegetables or crushed potatoes for a complete meal. Also, consider choosing a wine that will enhance the flavor of the lamb and elevate the entire dish. This preparation is an invitation to enjoy delightful moments around the table.