Slow Roasts for the Bank Holiday Weekend

This collection of Slow Roasts for the Bank Holiday Weekend is perfect for the few cooler, showery days ahead, when the oven is welcome again. It brings together lamb shoulder, braised shanks, a glazed ham and the potatoes that go with them. Save the list before the long weekend.

Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes, Parboil First

roast the potatoes until golden and crispy — Ayla Clulee

Potatoes boiled until the edges give, then roughed up in the pan and roasted in duck fat. Skipping the parboil is why most roast potatoes end up disappointing. Number 6 is the other potato dish here.

To learn more: Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes

Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, Pulls Apart With A Spoon

A whole shoulder seasoned, covered and left in a low oven for hours. It needs no attention once it is in, which is the point of cooking it on a day off.

To learn more: Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder

Braised Chuck Roast, A Cheap Cut

Chuck roast served with mashed potatoes — Ayla Clulee

Chuck seared hard, then cooked low in stock until it slices without resistance. The gravy makes itself in the bottom of the pan.

To learn more: Braised Chuck Roast

Kuzu Tandır Kebab, Shreds Like Pulled Lamb

Kuzu Tandır served with onion, pepper, and tomato wedges. — Ayla Clulee

Lamb slow-roasted the Turkish way until it comes away from the bone. Serve it over rice or flatbread with sumac onions and yoghurt. Number 9 is the version that comes in single portions.

To learn more: Kuzu Tandır Kebab

Potatoes au Gratin - Dauphinoise Potatoes

a slice of potatoes au gratin — Ayla Clulee

Thin slices of potato layered with cream and garlic. It cooks at the same temperature as most of the roasts here, so it can go in alongside.

To learn more: Potatoes au Gratin - Dauphinoise Potatoes

Slow Roasted Turkey Leg, Gravy In The Same Tray

Slow roasted turkey leg fresh out of the oven. — Ayla Clulee

Turkey legs roasted long and slow, with the gravy made from what collects underneath. Far more forgiving than a whole bird. Number 11 is the one that feeds you again on Monday.

To learn more: Slow Roasted Turkey Leg (With Gravy)

Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

air fryer brussel sprouts in a bowl — Ayla Clulee

These tiny cabbages are lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, mixed with bacon and olive oil, and topped with Parmesan for a savory finish! They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

To learn more: Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Turkish Braised Lamb Shanks - Kuzu İncik

Kuzu İncik served with Turkish rice and a side salad. — Ayla Clulee

Shanks browned, then braised in a tomato and vegetable sauce. Each shank is a portion, so there is no carving and no arguing. Number 12 is the one that needs the longest in the oven.

To learn more: Turkish Braised Lamb Shanks - Kuzu İncik

Beef Sirloin Tip Roast, Carve It Thin

beef sirloin tip roast is served on a plate with carrot&swede mash, cauliflower cheese, gravy, and roast potatoess — Ayla Clulee

A lean roast cooked to perfection and rested before carving. It's the perfect entrée for holiday meals, or a Sunday roast.

To learn more: Beef Sirloin Tip Roast

Honey Glazed Baked Ham, Sandwiches All Weekend

sliced honey glazed ham is garnished with lemon slices — Ayla Clulee

Gammon simmered, scored and glazed with honey and mustard. Half goes on the table hot and the rest covers lunch for the next two days.

To learn more: Honey Glazed Baked Ham

Turkey Legs in Air Fryer, No Whole Bird

Turkey legs cooked in the air fryer instead of the oven. Useful when the oven is already full, and there is no need to buy a whole bird to get dark meat.

To learn more: Turkey Legs in Air Fryer

Braised Beef Cheeks, Ask The Butcher

Braised beef cheeks served with asparagus. — Ayla Clulee

Beef cheeks cooked slowly in red wine until they give way to a spoon. Supermarkets rarely stock them, so order them ahead, and they cost very little for what you get.

To learn more: Braised Beef Cheeks