Portuguese roast lamb

Method

• 1
  Process the parsley, bacon, garlic, paprika and 2 tablespoons of wine in a food processor until a coarse paste forms.
• 2
  Place the lamb, skin-side down, on a work surface. Spread with parsley mixture. Roll up and use kitchen string to tie at 2cm intervals. Cover. Place in fridge for 24 hours to marinate.
• 3
  Preheat oven to 200°C. Place the lamb in a roasting pan. Drizzle over oil. Roast for 20 minutes. Add remaining wine. Reduce heat to 180°C. Add stock and bay leaves. Roast for 1 hour 10 minutes for medium. Transfer lamb to a plate. Cover. Set aside for 10 minutes to rest. Thickly slice lamb. Drizzle over pan juices. Serve with roast potatoes with paprika & lemon salt and broad beans with chorizo & coriander (see related recipes).