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Baked Lamb with jerk and allspice

Our tested Baked Lamb Gratin: fiery, generous, and balanced with jerk and allspice. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.5 from 1,595 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook120 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Baked Lamb with jerk and allspice
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the jerk and allspice elements, and pat the lamb dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the lamb. Transfer to the oven and bake until set, bubbling and golden on top.

Stir in the scotch bonnet and the rest of the jerk and allspice flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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