The Recipe Bin: Irish - Entrees: Beef & Other Meats

    Guilainn chaoireola i dTaosran
     

     
    12 oz Shortcrust Or Flaky Pastry
    3 lbs Boned Shoulder Of Lamb
    6 tbsp Butter
    1 tbsp Mixed Chopped Herbs
    Salt
    Black Pepper
    Milk Or Egg (To Glaze)
     

     
    • Make the pastry and chill for at least 1 hour before using.
    • See that the lamb is fairly free of fat, and securely tied: put in a roasting pan and rub with about a third of the butter.
    • Put into a very hot oven, 450°F for 20-30 minutes.
    • Take out and allow to cool slightly.
    • Mix the remaining butter with the herbs, salt and pepper.
    • Roll out the pastry to a piece large enough to wrap around the joint.
    • Carefully remove the string from the lamb, trying to retain the shape.
    • Put it in the center of the pastry, dampen the edges, and draw the pastry up over the top: secure well by squeezing the pastry ends and edges together.
    • Turn over so that the fold is underneath, and put on a baking sheet.
    • Prick all over the top lightly with a fork, then brush with either the milk or beaten egg.
    • Put into 400°F oven and cook for about ½ hour, or until the pastry is nicely browned.
    • Turn the sheet once during baking to make sure the browning is even.
    • Serve, cut into fairly thick slices.
     

    Makes approximately 6 servings.

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