Simply Beef and Lamb

Slow Cooked Breast of Lamb with Caribbean Spices

Serves: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

A delicious barbecue or alfresco recipe featuring boneless breast of lamb marinated in Caribbean spices. A sure ht for all the family

Ingredients

  • 900g-1.3kg/2-3lb lean boneless lamb breast (unrolled)
  • 2 small onions, peeled and quartered
  • 2 scotch bonnet peppers, deseeded and halved
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 10ml/2tsp ground allspice
  • 1 x 15g pack fresh thyme leaves
  • 100ml/3½floz dark soy sauce
  • 50ml/2floz dark rum
  • 5ml/1tsp salt
  • 45ml/3tbsp brown sugar

Method

  1. To prepare the marinade; put all the ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Place the lamb breast on a chopping board and make several slashes on each side with a sharp knife. Transfer to a shallow dish. Using rubber or disposable gloves rub the marinade over the lamb on both sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to Gas mark 2, 150°C, 300°F. Remove the lamb from the marinade and transfer to a roasting rack in a foil-lined roasting tin. Cover with foil and roast slowly for 1 hour 40 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
  4. Finish off the lamb on a prepared barbecue or under a preheated moderate grill for 10 minutes, turning once. Slice the lamb into strips and serve with prepared roasted vegetables.

 

Method

  1. To prepare the marinade; put all the ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Place the lamb breast on a chopping board and make several slashes on each side with a sharp knife. Transfer to a shallow dish. Using rubber or disposable gloves rub the marinade over the lamb on both sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to Gas mark 2, 150°C, 300°F. Remove the lamb from the marinade and transfer to a roasting rack in a foil-lined roasting tin. Cover with foil and roast slowly for 1 hour 40 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
  4. Finish off the lamb on a prepared barbecue or under a preheated moderate grill for 10 minutes, turning once. Slice the lamb into strips and serve with prepared roasted vegetables.

 

Notes

If preferred use a prepared Caribbean `jerk’ paste or seasoning of your choice.

Notes

If preferred use a prepared Caribbean `jerk’ paste or seasoning of your choice.