Recipe: Easter Roast Lamb - Hookery Cookery

The traditional Easter fare for the family get-together. Choose succulent roast lamb with the first new potatoes for a truly enjoyable feast.

Joint of lamb (leg or shoulder)

salt

gravy from half a pint (285ml) stock or vegetable water, 1 tbsp. Flour and freshly ground black pepper

Place lamb in roasting dish and lightly prick surface fat all over with fork
Rub fat over with salt
Roast joint for 25 minutes per lb (450g) plus 25mins at 325F, Gas Mark 3, 170C
Transfer to hot platter, cover with foil and stand for 10-15mins
Make gravy by tilting roasting tin, strain off excess fat, then stir flour into remaining fruit juices
Brown lightly over medium heat, stirring often, then after cooling blend in stock or vegetable water
Stir over gentle heat till smooth; bring to boil then season the gravy with salt and pepper