Slow Cooker Boneless Leg of Lamb - The Easiest Easter Roast You'll Ever Make!

This Easter, let your slow cooker do all the hard work while you spend more time with the people you love. Our fresh Yorkshire boneless leg of lamb is the perfect cut for slow cooking, and the results are nothing short of spectacular.

Tender, juicy and bursting with rich herb and garlic flavour, this is the Easter roast that will have everyone around the table asking for seconds.

The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity. A quick herb rub, a brief sear in the pan, and then your slow cooker takes over – filling your home with the most incredible aromas as it works its magic over the course of the day.

Step 1: Prepare Your Herb Rub

In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, black pepper, lemon zest, garlic powder, chopped rosemary and chopped thyme. Mix well to create your herb coating. This aromatic rub is what gives the lamb its incredible depth of flavour, so don't be shy – make sure every part of the joint gets a generous coating.

Step 2: Coat The Lamb

Remove your boneless leg of lamb from its packaging and pat dry with kitchen paper. Drizzle olive oil all over the joint and rub it in well on all sides.

Now apply your herb mixture, pressing it firmly into the surface of the meat so it adheres well. The oil helps the herbs stick and ensures a beautiful golden crust when you sear the joint.

Step 3: Prepare The Slow Cooker

Place the onion wedges, whole rosemary and thyme sprigs, and minced garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker. If using, add the baby potatoes and carrots too.

These create a natural shelf for the lamb to rest on during cooking, while also soaking up the incredible cooking juices and forming the base of your gravy.

Pour in the stock and red wine.

Step 4: Sear The Lamb

This step is optional but we strongly recommend it! Searing the lamb before slow cooking makes a significant difference to both the flavour and appearance of the finished dish.

Heat a large frying pan with a little olive oil over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke. Carefully place the herb-coated lamb in the pan and sear all sides until you achieve a beautiful golden-brown colour all over.

Once seared, transfer the lamb to the slow cooker, placing it on top of the vegetables and herbs. If there are any flavourful browned bits stuck to the bottom of the frying pan, add a splash of stock or wine, loosen with a spatula, and pour those precious juices into the slow cooker too.

Step 5: Slow Cook Your Lamb

Cover your slow cooker with the lid and cook on low until the lamb reaches your desired level.

For the best results, use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the joint to check the internal temperature periodically. The longer you cook it, the more tender and fall-apart the lamb will become – so it really comes down to personal preference!

Step 6: Rest The Lamb

Once your lamb has reached your preferred level, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and transfer to a warm plate or board. Loosely tent with foil and leave to rest before carving.

This resting period is essential – it allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring every slice is tender, moist and full of flavour.

Step 7: Make The Gravy

While the lamb is resting, strain the cooking juices from the slow cooker through a fine sieve into a saucepan, discarding the solids. Place over a medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.

In a small bowl, whisk together a little flour and cold water or stock to create a smooth paste. Gradually whisk this into the simmering juices and continue to stir until the gravy reaches your preferred consistency.

Season generously with salt and pepper and pour into a warm jug.

Step 8: Carve & Serve

Carve your rested boneless leg of lamb into thin slices against the grain for maximum tenderness, or if you've cooked it low and slow for a longer period, simply pull it apart with two forks for that incredible fall-apart texture.

Arrange on a warm serving platter alongside your slow-cooked vegetables and a generous jug of gravy.

Serve immediately with all your favourite Easter accompaniments and enjoy a celebration dinner that the whole family will remember!

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