Depending on the cut, lamb will keep for 2 to 4 days in the coldest part of the refrigerator.

Kept in the freezer at -18° C, a piece of lamb will keep for 6 to 9 months. Why not have a frozen leg of lamb on hand to prepare an impromptu meal: a family party or friends passing through?

Ground lamb, on the other hand, won't keep more than 4 months in the freezer. Each piece of meat should be stored in a tightly-closed freezer bag.

Defrosting a leg of lamb : the right tempo !
To defrost a leg of lamb of 1,8 kg, you must allow about 12 h, for instance a night in the fridge. If you choose to defrost at ambient temperature, you shall begin with passing the leg of lamb under fresh water, it will defrost then in about 5-6 h, but you will have to cook it without delay. In the micro-waves, it will only take 30 minutes.

When it comes to loin and leg of lamb, it’s best to roast, pan-sear or grill these cuts: these cooking methods bring out the meat’s best qualities.

Rack of lamb can be either cooked whole or cut into chops before cooking. Personally, I prefer the first method, which allows the meat to retain more of its juices and flavor. Similarly, it’s best to cook the tenderloin on the bone.

Leg of lamb is the most impressive cut. It must be browned in a large sauté pan before being put into the oven.

You can check the degree of doneness of the leg by using a reliable electronic thermometer before taking the meat out of the oven. The interior temperature near the bone should be close to 50° C (122° F) when you take it out of the oven for medium-rare meat.

Don’t serve your lamb right away. Let it rest for about 10 minutes in a warm place before carving it. You’ll be surprised to find that it’s all the more tender.
 

Lamb should be served as hot as possible: take the time to heat the serving platter as well as the plates.

Traditionally, lamb is served accompanied by flageolet beans or green or white beans, but it is equally delicious with mushrooms, sautéed small potatoes, or a vegetable gratin made with squash, eggplant or pumpkin. It can also be served with fruit - for example, apples, figs...