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DINE IN STYLE THIS EASTER WITH ALDI’S LAMB-AZING OFFERS! 

This Easter, Aldi has all the ingredients for a roast with the most, including their Bord Bia Quality Assured Irish Lamb selection, as well as top tips from Brand Ambassador Catherine Fulvio!

Nothing says Easter like a traditional lamb roast with all the trimmings! This year, Aldi has everything you need to prepare a succulent roast lamb the whole family will relish.

Head to your local store to stock up on 100% Irish and Bord Bia Quality Assured lamb from Aldi’s Specially Selected range. The Specially Selected Irish Premium Lamb Shanks €9.49 come marinated in irresistible Stout Gravy or flavoursome Herb & Mint while the Specially Selected 14 Day Matured Lamb Leg with Rosemary €12.99 per kg makes for a wonderful centrepiece. 

Try a little tenderness with the Specially Selected Irish Easy Carve Lamb Leg €15.99 per kg. This gorgeously tender lamb is easy to carve and comes with Apricot, Rosemary & Ciabatta Stuffing or a Garlic & Sea Salt Rub with Peppercorn Butter.

Keep things simple but delicious with the Bord Bia Quality Assured Irish Full Lamb Leg €8.39 per kg and Irish Lamb Rack €10.49 Choose from a Garlic & Thyme Rub or Plain.

For an Easter feast with added wow factor, Aldi has the Premium West of Ireland Lamb Guard of Honour €22.99. A premium award-winning and Bord Bia Quality Assured double lamb rack finished with a rosemary, salt and garlic rub, extra matured for amazing flavour, it’s a surefire winner. 

Lamb is a firm favourite for many across the country, however, some of us may struggle with the prep and cooking, but do not fret, Aldi Brand Ambassador Catherine Fulvio, is sharing some of her top tips on how to perfect the lamb roast this Easter.

“Lamb is such a delicious tender meat, that takes additional flavour very well. My two favourite methods of adding to it are with a dry rub and a marinade.

A dry rub is a mix of spices that is spread all over the meat, left to infuse and then roasted. The spices permeate the outer edges of the meat and marry with the caramelised exterior, making it a delicious way to cook Lamb.

A marinade will add flavour and keep the meat moist while cooking. To get best results, it is a good idea to leave the meat in the ingredients overnight for the flavours to really develop.”

See below, some of Catherine’s favourite rubs and marinades:

Dry Rubs:

Try Moroccan flavours like cinnamon, cumin or Indian spices also work very well. A combination of garlic, salt, ginger, cumin, turmeric and red chilli flakes is one of her favourite combinations.

Marinades

Again, a Middle Eastern mix of flavours of pomegranate seeds, chopped mint, olive oil and orange zest work really well with lamb and is packed full of flavour. If classic Mediterranean tastes are more your thing, use chopped garlic, lemon zest and juice, thyme, olives and anchovies – you won’t regret it!

See below for a full list of 100% Irish and Bord Bia Quality Assured Lamb products available in Aldi from 12^th April: 

• Irish Half Lamb Leg €8.39 per kg (Avg. weight 1.25kg) A succulent half leg of Irish lamb, perfect for your Easter lunch
• Irish Full Lamb Leg €8.39 per kg (Avg. weight 2.5kg) A tender leg of Irish Lamb, selected for its exceptional flavour. Season with salt and pepper, roast and rest for a succulent, traditional centrepiece 
• Specially Selected Irish Premium Lamb Shanks €9.49 (880g/855g) This Specially Selected succulent and tender cook-in-the-bag shank of lamb has been marinated in Stout Gravy or Herb & Mint and placed in a cooking bag to allow it to be prepared to perfection. Simply place in the oven and roast for a true taste sensation
• Irish Lamb Rack €10.49 (500g) The simplicity of this rack of lamb is its true delight. Choose from a Garlic & Thyme Rub or Plain
• Specially Selected 14 Day Matured Lamb Leg with Rosemary €12.99 per kg (Avg. weight 2.3kg)
• Irish New Season Half Lamb Leg €13.99 per kg (Avg. weight 1.15kg)
• Specially Selected Irish Easy Carve Lamb Leg €15.99 per kg (Avg. weight 1.5kg) This leg of lamb is cut and boned for ease of carving. Choose from a delightful Apricot, Rosemary & Ciabatta Stuffing, or a delicious Garlic & Sea Salt Rub with Peppercorn Butter
• Premium West of Ireland Lamb Guard of Honour €22.99 (1kg) A premium award-winning double lamb rack finished with a rosemary, salt and garlic rub, extra matured for amazing flavour.