Slow Roast Lamb With Anchovies Cauliflower Mash Recipes

ANCHOVY AND ROSEMARY 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.

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.