First Step: Preheat and Prepare the Lamb Set your oven to 180°C (350°F). Trim any excess fat from the 2 kg lamb leg and lightly score the surface with shallow cuts. This scoring allows the saffron honey glaze to penetrate deeply, resulting in a flavorful roast.

Second Step: Make and Apply the Marinade Combine 4 tablespoons of saffron honey with 4 cloves of minced garlic and the leaves from 2 sprigs of rosemary. Rub this fragrant mixture all over the lamb leg ensuring every nook is covered. This blend will infuse the meat with sweet, floral, and savory notes during roasting.

Third Step: Add the Crispy Bacon Lay 150 grams of crispy bacon strips over the top of the marinated lamb. Secure with kitchen twine if needed to hold the bacon in place. This layer will slowly render fat and crisp up, adding smoky richness to the roasted lamb.

Fourth Step: Roast with Care Place the lamb in a roasting pan and insert it into the preheated oven. Roast for about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices to keep the meat moist and flavorful. The combination of honey glaze and rendered bacon fat ensures moist, tender lamb with caramelized edges.

Fifth Step: Caramelize the Onions While lamb roasts, cook 3 large sliced onions slowly in a pan over low heat using a bit of vegan butter or olive oil for 30-40 minutes until they become golden-brown and sweet. Stir regularly to achieve perfect caramelization. For detailed tips and tricks, see this guide on how to caramelize onions perfectly.

Sixth Step: Test for Doneness Check the lamb’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer, aiming for 60°C (140°F) for medium-rare. Adjust cooking time if you prefer your lamb more cooked. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute for optimum tenderness.

Final Step: Serve and Garnish Spoon the sweet, caramelized onions over the sliced saffron honey roasted lamb, making sure each portion gets a touch of that irresistible topping. Adjust seasoning to taste and garnish with reserved rosemary sprigs if desired. Adapt bacon amount or omit for dietary preferences and still enjoy the harmonious flavors.