Slow Roast Lamb With Anchovies Cauliflower Mash Recipes

SLOW-ROAST SHOULDER OF LAMB WITH ANCHOVY & ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Finely chop the rosemary, then mix with the garlic, capers, anchovies, olive oil and zest and juice of 1 lemon, reserving the used lemon halves. Make 3-4 slashes across the top of the shoulder, then rub the rosemary mixture all over the lamb.
• Scatter the onion into the base of a large roasting tin, cut the remaining lemon in half, squeeze the juices into the tin, and place all the used lemon halves in the tin with the onions. Place the lamb on top and roast for 1 hr. Pour in the wine and roast for a further 3 hrs until the meat is really tender. Leave to rest for 15 mins then serve, pulled into chunks rather than carved, with any pan juices.

ANCHOVY AND ROSEMARY ROASTED LAMB

Steps:

• Marinate lamb:
• Mince garlic and anchovies and mash to a paste with a large heavy knife, then stir together with oil and rosemary in a small bowl. Pat lamb dry and transfer, fat side up, to rack in pan. Make several small 1-inch-deep slits in lamb with a paring knife, then rub marinade over entire surface of lamb, pushing some marinade into slits. Marinate lamb, loosely covered, at room temperature 1 hour.
• Roast lamb:
• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
• Sprinkle lamb all over with salt and pepper, then roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb (almost to the bone but not touching it) registers 125°F for medium-rare, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours (temperatures in thinner parts of leg may register up to 160°F). Let stand 30 minutes before slicing.

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ANCHOVY, GARLIC AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. With a small, sharp knife, make 12 incisions 2 inches deep into the fleshy side of the leg. Insert a piece of garlic, half an anchovy and a small sprig of rosemary into each incision. Push them in with your little finger.
• Cream the butter with the remaining anchovies and smear it all over the meat. Sprinkle the meat generously with black pepper, place in a roasting pan and pour the wine around it. Tuck in any leftover sprigs of rosemary and pour the lemon juice over the meat.
• Roast in the oven for 15 minutes; lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and roast for 1 hour more, basting from time to time with the juices. (Cook slightly longer, depending on how well done you like your meat.) Let rest in a warm place for at least 15 minutes before carving.
• Meanwhile, taste the juices, adding salt as needed. (It should not need much because of the anchovies.) If the gravy is too thin, simmer it in a skillet to thicken. If you choose, garnish the slices of lamb with sprigs of watercress. Serve with gravy and mashed potatoes or creamed eggplant.

ROAST LAMB WITH ANCHOVY CREAM

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 9. Put the leg of lamb in a roasting tin that it fits into snugly - you don't want a lot of room around the meat. Make about 20 small incisions all over the lamb using a sharp knife, then pack each cut with the sliced garlic, an anchovy half and butter.
• Roast for 20 mins, then reduce the temperature to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, add the wine and rosemary and roast for another 50 mins, spooning the juices over the lamb every so often.
• Transfer the lamb to a serving platter, cover with foil and insulate with towels or return to the oven, leaving the door slightly ajar. Leave to rest for 15-20 mins.
• Finely chop the remaining anchovies and heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan. Cook the anchovies and crushed garlic over a low heat, pressing the anchovies with the back of a spoon so they dissolve. Remove from the heat and quickly whisk in the cream so the mixture emulsifies. Season with pepper. Gently warm through the anchovy cream, but don't boil it.
• Skim any fat from the roasting tin and discard, leaving the juices behind. Carve the lamb and spoon over some of the roasting juices. Serve with potatoes and greens, if using, and a jug of the anchovy cream on the side.

ROAST LAMB WITH ANCHOVIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Trim the excess fat from the lamb and wipe the leg dry with paper towels.
• Remove the anchovies from their oil and pour the oil into a small bowl. Mix in the garlic, mustard and rosemary. Spread this mixture over the lamb and arrange the anchovies on top. Season with pepper.
• Roast the lamb for 12 to 15 minutes a pound, according to how rare or well done you like it.
• Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice it thin and arrange the slices on a heated platter. Degrease the juices and pour them over the top.

SLOW ROAST LAMB WITH ANCHOVIES & CAULIFLOWER MASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to its maximum temperature.
• Place the lamb in a large ovenproof dish or stainless steel roasting pan and rub with butter or ghee. Season with the sea salt (not too much as the anchovies are salty!) and black pepper.
• Make 8-10 incisions into the fat of the lamb, approx 1.5 inches deep and fill with the garlic, anchovies and thyme.
• Season with pepper and pour over the wine, cover with a tight fitting lid and place in the oven.
• Turn the heat down immediately to 170C and cook for 3.5 - 4 hours until tender enough to fall apart easily.
• Drain the gravy from the bottom of the pan, reduce if necessary and check for seasoning.
• Keep the lamb covered and allow to rest in the pan for at least 15 minutes before serving.
• To make the cauliflower:.
• Chop your cauliflower roughly into medium-sized florets or 5cm chunks.
• Place your florets into a large, wide-bottomed pan and add the water.
• Cover with a lid and steam over a medium heat until tender.
• Remove pan from the heat and add the cauliflower to a food processor.
• Add the sea salt, mustard, butter and pepper.
• Blend in food processor until thick and creamy.