Slow Cooked Lamb Breast Recipe (2024)

Are you looking for a new way to prepare lamb? If so, look no further than this melt-in-your-mouth rolled lamb breast slow-cooked recipe. Perfectly tender and juicy with amazing flavours, it will be the star of your next pot roast family dinner.

Don't let the thought of cooking an unfamiliar cut of meat be intimidating. We'll show you how easy it is to make delicious meals with this budget-friendly lamb joint. Walking you through each step in making this succulent dish!

Breast of lamb seasoned with salt and pepper. Cooked on top of chopped carrot, onions and garlic with stock and rosemary. The cooking juices and vegetables can be blended into a rich, thick sauce to serve with the lamb.

How to Cook Lamb Breast

Lamb's breast is a cheap joint of meat that requires slow cooking to render the fat and create the tender, fall-apart meat seen in this post.

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It is one of the most inexpensive cuts of lamb, making it a great way to cook a flavourful and tempting family dish without breaking the bank.

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Ingredients

Here we break down the ingredients needed to make lamb breast recipes.

Olive Oil

Olive oil, with its smooth and fruity notes, acts as a great complement to the robust taste of lamb and can be swapped for another high-quality oil, such as rapeseed oil, or sunflower oil, for a slightly different hit.

Salt and Pepper

The ever-classic duo of salt and black pepper enhance the overall flavour profile, and although other seasonings, spices, or herbs can replace them, their simplicity is hard to beat.

Others you could add that match well with rolled lamb breast include dried mint, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried sage or mustard powder.

Lamb Breast

The succulent lamb breast is the star of this recipe, providing rich and tender meat.

I must point out that this is a very fatty cut, so if you don't like fatty meat, this is not the best lamb recipe for you! Try our saddle of lamb recipe instead for leaner lamb slices.

It is an affordable joint cut from the lamb's chest, sometimes with lamb ribs included, full of flavour and makes a tasty dish when cooked correctly. The low and slow cooking methods for this recipe help render out the fat and produce the most tender meat results.

We got this lamb breast joint from Swaledale Butchers supplied with bones removed, rolled and tied, ready to roast.

I find it strange that chicken breast is the leanest and priciest cut of chicken? Meanwhile, lamb breast is one of the most economical cuts and among the fattiest cut of lamb.

Onions and Carrots

Thickly sliced onions and diced carrots bring a subtle sweetness when cooked. and become the base of a rich sauce for pouring over the lamb.

Garlic

Garlic sliced thinly adds a depth of flavour and, if desired, can be substituted with shallots to retain the pungency but for a slightly milder taste.

Fresh Rosemary

Fresh rosemary truly steals the show, as its intense woody aroma pairs brilliantly with the lamb. If unavailable, thyme or oregano can be used as suitable alternatives.

Lamb Stock

Finally, the lamb stock creates the moisture needed for braising lamb breast. It also adds flavour to the blended sauce. If need be, beef or vegetable stock can be used instead.

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Equipment

There's something mouthwatering about a beautifully roasted lamb breast. Luckily, you don't need many tools and gadgets to cook up this delectable dish.

You only need an oven, an oven dish, a sharp carving knife, and foil.

We used our lidded cast iron dish. But, you can use other pot roast lidded dishes, dutch ovens, or even just a roasting pan with aluminium foil used as a lid.

A trusty meat thermometer ensures the lamb breast is cooked precisely so every bite is tender and succulent.

Lastly, to create the blended sauce, you will need a stand blender or hand blender.

Instructions

Time to start this pot roast breast of lamb recipe is super simple and one of our favourite cheaper lamb dinner recipes.

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Before cooking, pre heat the oven to 170℃ / 150℃ fan /325℉/Gas mark 3.

Pat dry the lamb breast before rubbing it with olive oil and seasoning it with salt and pepper.

Next, heat some oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the onions and carrots for a few minutes before adding garlic.

Our pan is a lidded cast iron dutch oven which can be transferred to the oven. But, this can be done in a separate pan and transferred to a roasting pan.

Now push the vegetables aside and brown the rolled lamb breast on all sides until golden brown.

Once that's done, add rosemary sprigs and some lamb stock. Place a lid on top, or use some foil to seal everything in.

Lamb breast cooking time

Finally, it's time to bake this rolled lamb breast in a low oven temperature of 170C / 150 fan /325F/Gas mark 3.

To cook an 800g lamb breast to perfection. Oven bake for two and a half to three hours, keeping it covered throughout. Baste it after two hours to help keep it juicy.

Internal temperature for lamb

For best results when cooking lamb breast, check using a thermometer. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 95℃ / 203℉. This will give you perfectly cooked fall apart meat.

Remove the lamb breast from the oven dish and cover loosely with foil.

Allow lamb to rest for at least 20 mins before carving, this gives time for the juices to distribute.

Remove the rosemary stems and skim away some of the fat drippings. Blend the remaining carrots, onions, garlic and stock in a food processor to create a rich and flavoursome lamb sauce.

Finally, remove the strings and carve the breast into thick slices. Serve the succulent lamb breast slices with your homemade side sauce.

Serving Suggestions

When it comes to elevating a meal from good to absolutely scrumptious. It's all about finding the right combination of sides and sauces that add layers of flavour and texture.

With the amount of fat in the lamb, I like to balance it and serve it alongside air fryer vegetables. Like carrots, parsnips, broccoli and boulangere potatoes. Makes a great recipe for Easter lamb dinner.

Try serving the lamb on fluffy mashed potatoes topped with onion gravy. Or for an extra special touch, eat it with red wine jus. Or, for a healthier option, serve it with our mushroom rice.

📖 Step by Step Recipe

If any of the family do not enjoy fatty parts of the lamb, shred the lamb pieces with two forks and discard the fat.

Storage Advice

Storing leftover lamb in the fridge or freezer is a great way to ensure you can enjoy a delicious dish the next day. When storing in the refrigerator, place the leftovers in an airtight container and consume it within two days.

For longer storage, freeze it as soon as possible after cooking. Wrap the lamb slices tightly in cling film before putting it into a freezer bag.

Reheat

Always defrost lamb before reheating.

To reheat lamb breast, microwave in 1-minute intervals until heated, turning slices each time. Adding some gravy during reheating helps stop drying out and keeps the meat tender.

If using an oven to reheat, place the sliced lamb breast into a roasting tin and pour over some gravy. Cover with foil and place in a preheated oven at 150°C /fan 170°C/ 325°F. Heat for about 30 minutes for tender, flavorful results.

More Lamb Recipes

Our blog is brimming with an assortment of lamb recipes. From tender, slow-cooked leg of lamb. To Barnsley chop recipes, we've got you covered with flavours that cater to every palate.

After trying this exciting pot roast lamb breast recipe, you will surely be hooked! Please let us know your thoughts and ratings for this rolled lamb breast recipe.