Method 1
Ingredients
part-boned and rolled leg or shoulder of hogget (shoulder will weigh about 1.5kg/3lb 5oz; leg will weigh about 2kg/4lb 8oz)
1tbsp olive oil
small bunch of rosemary, broken into sprigs
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 anchovies, broken into small pieces (optional)
STEP 1
Heat oven 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Weigh the meat (if you don’t know the weight already) and calculate the cooking time: 15 mins per 450g for rare, 20 mins for medium and 25 mins for well-done.
STEP 2
Place the meat in a roasting tray, rub all over with the oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Use the tip of a sharp knife to make incisions all over the joint, then in each one insert sprigs of rosemary with a sliver of garlic and piece of anchovy, if using. Put the meat in the oven for 10 mins, then turn down to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Now roast for your calculated time, basting the meat occasionally with any pan juices. Remove from the oven and rest the joint for at least 15 mins before carving.
Method 2
ingredients:
1. Hogget leg or shoulder
2. Olive oil
3. Garlic cloves
4. Fresh rosemary
5. Fresh thyme
6. Salt and pepper
7. Lemon
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Score the skin of the hogget with a sharp knife and rub it with olive oil.
3. Peel and slice the garlic cloves, then insert them into the scored skin.
4. Chop the fresh rosemary and thyme, then sprinkle them over the hogget.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Squeeze the lemon juice over the hogget.
7. Place the hogget in the oven and roast for about 25 minutes per 500g for medium-rare, or longer if you prefer it more well-done.
8. Let the hogget rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.



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