How to cook the perfect roast lamb and the common mistakes to avoid

Tips for juicy meat every time, and what to serve with it. 
Foolproof roast lamb, made easy. 

Foolproof roast lamb, made easy. 

Bone-in is better

As with most cuts of meat, cooking lamb on the bone is the most foolproof way to ensure that your meat is perfectly cooked and not dry and leathery. The bone imparts more flavour, and also acts as an internal oven - once the bone heats up it will cook the meat from the inside out while the oven cooks it from the outside in - perfecto!

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