Carving a Leg of Lamb

Even in the blistering heat of a southwestern summer, a roasted leg of lamb can be a great dinner. Outdoor grills were made to cook such delights. While we were at La Combe en Perigord, Di Holuigue showed us a very neat and easy way to carve a leg of lamb. My efforts at carving have always been pretty much hit and miss. This method makes it almost foolproof. I don't remember the name of the very cool tool that she used to hold the bone, but I think one could easily make do just by grasping the bone with your hand. Not elegant, but I know it will work.

What could be simpler? And it makes for a very nice presentation on the plate or platter.

Comments

[Magic of Spice]

I bet is does make a nice presentation:) Great tips, carving can be a challenge.

[Anne Ritchings]

Indeed, it does make a lovely presentation. And I can't stress enough how easy it is.

[Gourmande]

Miam ! That seems delicious... I want some.
I have never seen that tool. Une pince a gigot ?
It's a secret but I can tell you : My parents show the whole gigot to the guests, there is knife near it. Then they bring it back in the kitchen to carve it with an electric knife and they hold it with a fork or a pickle clip. LOL

[Anne Ritchings]

Thanks for sharing that story. I can just see the scene.