Delicious Winter Lamb Rumps Recipe with Seasonal NZ Ingredients

Warm up this winter with this hearty and flavourful Lamb Rumps recipe, perfect for cosy family dinners or special occasions. Using tender Lamb Rumps, seasonal NZ vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this dish celebrates New Zealand’s winter bounty.

Ingredients:

• 2 Lamb Rumps, boneless or bone-in
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 parsnips, sliced
• 1 leek, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup red wine (optional)
• 1 cup beef or vegetable stock

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Rub the Lamb Rumps with olive oil, crushed garlic, salt, and black pepper.
3. Heat a frypan over medium-high heat and sear the lamb on all sides until browned.
4. Remove the lamb and set aside. In the same pan, sauté carrots, parsnips, and leek until lightly caramelised.
5. Add the red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any tasty bits, then pour in the stock.
6. Place the lamb on top of the vegetables in a roasting dish, add rosemary and thyme, then cover with foil.
7. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes for medium-rare, or adjust time to your preferred doneness.
8. Rest the lamb for 5 minutes, then carve and serve with the seasonal roasted veggies and pan juices.

Enjoy a taste of authentic NZ winter with this flavoursome Lamb Rumps dish — perfect for sharing!