Leg of Lamb for the Slow Cooker – Crock Pot

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2

Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb Recipe for Your Dinner Table

Leg of Lamb for the Slow Cooker – Crock Pot

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours and 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 leg of lamb
	5 garlic cloves , sliced
	2 tablespoons olive oil , enough to rub leg of lamb
	2 tablespoons fresh rosemary , off stem and chopped or 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
	salt and pepper , to taste
	4 cups vegetable stock , liquid ( salt reduced )
	1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

456

Sugar

Fat

32g

This slow cooked leg of lamb recipe is a perfect way to impress your guests at your next dinner party, or to enjoy with your family on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The combination of garlic, rosemary, and lamb is a classic one, and slow cooking the lamb makes it incredibly tender and flavorful. This recipe is a great way to make a large cut of meat like lamb go a long way, as it can feed a crowd. Once you've tried this recipe, you'll never want to cook lamb any other way.

Instructions

1.	Use a sharp knife to pierce holes all over the lamb leg and push in the sliced garlic and fresh rosemary. Rub the olive oil over the lamb and season with salt and pepper.
2.	Pour the vegetable stock and reduced sodium soy sauce into the slow cooker pot and stir well to combine.
3.	Place the lamb leg in the slow cooker and spoon some of the liquid over the top. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
4.	Once the lamb is cooked through, remove from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving into slices.

PROS

This lamb leg recipe is a perfect centerpiece for any dinner party or family gathering.
Slow cooking the lamb makes it melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the garlic and rosemary add delicious flavor.

The slow cooker does all the work, so you can sit back and relax while it cooks.

CONS

Lamb can be a bit fatty, so it’s important to trim any excess fat before cooking.

Slow cooking requires patience, as it takes a long time for the lamb to cook through completely.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a great source of protein and contains essential vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12.
Garlic has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer, and it’s also great for boosting the immune system.
Rosemary has anti-inflammatory properties and is thought to improve digestion and brain function.