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Abbacchio al forno con patate
Chop the garlic and rosemary needles together with the salt and pepper, and mix with 3 tbsp oil. Rub it all over the lamb and leave 1 hour at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge.
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How long does Abbacchio al forno con patate take?
2 hr 40 min all in — 20 min prep, 1 hr 20 min cook, 1 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Treat yourself — about $28+ USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Milk-fed lamb → Spring lamb shoulder. Fattier and bigger; roast 15–20 minutes longer.
Any tips from this recipe?
Australian lamb is older and larger than Roman abbacchio: ask for the youngest lamb your butcher has, or a spring lamb shoulder, and allow the longer cooking time. If the potatoes are not crisp when the lamb is done, take the lamb out to rest and give them 10 minutes more.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Chop the garlic and rosemary needles together with the salt and pepper, and mix with 3 tbsp oil. Rub it all over the lamb and leave 1 hour at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.