Leftover Lamb Recipes
Cooked lamb, left over from a roast joint, can be turned into so many different dishes that it is well worth buying a larger joint than you require for one meal just for the possibilities of the second meal.
With a little imagination and ingenuity, seemingly ordinary ingredients can be added to leftover shoulder or leg of lamb to create many exciting dishes. Often the addition of just one spice or herb is enough to create an interesting new flavour, or an unusual but simple combination can produce an unexpectedly delicious dish. Forget about shepherd's pie, and start inventing!
? You can freeze cooked lamb for up to 2 months, but avoid freezing sliced lamb, as it tends to be dry when reheated.
? The bones and trimmings should be used immediately to make stock. Refrigerate it when cool and use within 4 days, or freeze for up to 6 months, removing the fat just before you use the lamb.
With a little imagination and ingenuity, seemingly ordinary ingredients can be added to leftover shoulder or leg of lamb to create many exciting dishes. Often the addition of just one spice or herb is enough to create an interesting new flavour, or an unusual but simple combination can produce an unexpectedly delicious dish. Forget about shepherd's pie, and start inventing!
Storing leftover lamb
To store the cooked meat, let it cool thoroughly, then wrap it tightly in foil and put it in the refrigerator where it will keep well for up to 4 days.? You can freeze cooked lamb for up to 2 months, but avoid freezing sliced lamb, as it tends to be dry when reheated.
? The bones and trimmings should be used immediately to make stock. Refrigerate it when cool and use within 4 days, or freeze for up to 6 months, removing the fat just before you use the lamb.
