Frequently Asked Questions
The Lamb Leg Roast is the traditional choice and feeds a crowd well. For a more forgiving, fall-apart result, the Lamb Shoulder Roast Bone In or Lamb Oyster Shoulder are better suited to a longer, slower cook.
A boned and rolled roast has the bone removed and is tied into a neat shape, which makes carving easier and cooking times more even. A bone-in roast keeps the bone in, which adds flavour to the meat and drippings but takes a little more care to carve.
A whole Lamb Leg Roast generally takes 20 to 25 minutes per 500g at 180°C for a medium result, plus 15 to 20 minutes resting time, though this varies with the size of the leg.
Yes. All Matangi Lamb is raised on Hawke's Bay pasture and finished on chicory for the final weeks before processing, which improves marbling, Omega-3 levels, and overall flavour compared with standard grass-fed lamb.