Let your oven do the hard work with four of our favourite roast recipes
From slow-roasted lamb shoulder to upside-down roast chicken and pork with perfect crackling, let your oven do the heavy lifting with these classic comfort meals.
Few dinners are as effortless and nourishing as a good roast, so we have gathered four of our favorite recipes to share. These dishes allow the oven to do the majority of the work.
One recipe takes the traditional roast chicken and inverts it - the chicken goes into the oven breast side down. This position protects the delicate meat while exposing the fleshy tail stump to develop a golden, crunchy texture. The chicken is then served with a creamy, herb and garlic-infused lemon gravy.
Another recipe focuses on the perfect pork roast. The challenge lies in achieving the ideal crackling. To tackle this, chef Hayden Quinn collaborated with comedian Matt Okine to provide tips on nailing the crackling. While it requires a few hours of preparation, the result is a dish that pairs wonderfully with green apple slaw, which is tart and cuts through the fat.
A third option is a tender, succulent lamb roast. This recipe demands a bit of pre-planning, as it needs several hours in the oven. However, the oven does most of the heavy lifting, resulting in a fall-apart lamb that bursts with flavor.
Lastly, for those seeking a meat-free option, whole roasted cauliflower is a versatile choice. Hetty Lui McKinnon offers various flavor possibilities for this dish. One suggestion is smothering the cauliflower under a lemony tahini sauce and topping it with black olives, balsamic-soaked raisins, and parsley. Alternatively, it can be served on a bed of romesco sauce, scattered with roasted chickpeas and baby spinach.
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