What weight of lamb do i need?

Question

i am cooking lamb roast for 5 people and need to know what size of lamb joint do i need to buy? half leg or whole leg??

Answer 1

there is not much meat on a leg of lamb.if feeding 5 people i would buy a whole shoulder about 2kgs or a rolled joint of lamb.

Answer 2

Half leg would do, unless you're very hungry!

Answer 3

a half leg should do. a whole leg is a lot of meat.  

Answer 4

Allow 1/2 lb. per person.

Answer 5

Excuse my arrogance but ignore previous answers.

You need a whole leg for 5 adults, not just for the amount of meat but if some like it well done and some "blushing" you can please both by carving from differents parts / depths of the leg.

Remember and rub with garlic and olive oil, season and tie up with thyme and rosemary, this is a real treat - enjoy!

220 degrees for 1st 30 minutes then 180 for next 60 and your done - turn it every 30 minutes.