saddle of lamb

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Stuffed Saddle of Lamb – serves 4
Cooking 1 ½ - 2hrs    190C Gas 5 Preparation 45 mins

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1 x 2kg saddle of lamb – about 1.6kg when boned                                        
2 red peppers
2 tbsp Mellow Yellow oil – plus extra to oil the roasting tin
2 red onions
2 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled and chopped
1 jar artichokes, drained weight 180g, chopped
75g pitted olives, chopped
100g minced lamb
2 sprigs rosemary, leaves chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 egg yolk


  • Spear each of the peppers, and, char the skin over a naked flame
  • Place in a bowl and cover with cling film for 10mins
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion for 5 mins, then add the garlic and cook for further 1 min
  • In a bowl combine the onion and garlic, with the artichoke, olives, minced lamb, rosemary, seasoning and egg yolk.  Mix well
  • Peel the red peppers, then cut the flesh away from the stalks
  • Lay the lamb flat, skin side down and spread the artichoke mixture evenly over it
  • Place the red peppers in one long strip down the middle
  • Roll the two sides of the saddle together and tie with string every 2.5cm
  • Oil a roasting tin roast the saddle for 1 ½ - 2 hours
  • Rest for 10mins in a warm place then carve and serve

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