Lamb Seasoning (With Video)

I am sharing with you today my all time fav Lamb Seasoning recipe.

This is my go-to, always-have-in-the-cupboard mix of all purpose lamb spices that you can use to make any cut of lamb shine.

Seasoning blends are a quick and easy way to add bags of flavour to a meal, and this lamb seasoning recipe is no different.

Plus you can't beat the convenience of having a mix of dried herbs and spices in the pantry ready to go that are guaranteed to make your next lamb dish delicious.

My recipe for this seasoning uses the classic herb pairing of rosemary as the base, which compliments the robust flavour of lamb perfectly.

Use this blend of dried herbs and spices to elevate all of your lamb recipes, on everything from lamb chops to a roast leg of lamb.

Why you will love this lamb seasoning

• Cheap and cheerful, using store cupboard staple dried herbs and spices - maximum taste for minimal effort.
• A cost effective way to make all your lamb dishes taste amazing!

What you need to make this lamb seasoning

*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions

• dried rosemary
• dried thyme
• garlic powder - I use this instead of fresh garlic so that the leftover seasoning mix can be stored.
• dried oregano
• dried mint
• cumin seeds
• fine salt to taste

*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions

How to make lamb seasoning

1. Add the herbs and spices to a small bowl.
2. Mix to combine, adding salt to taste.

Top tips

• You could substitute ⅛ teaspoon of ground cumin for the cumin seeds.
• If you store this seasoning for later use, make sure to give it a good shake before using it.

Storage

Because this seasoning mix is made using dried herbs and spices, it will keep in an airtight container in the pantry for 6 months or more, depending on the expiry dates of the ingredients you used.

Serving suggestions

• Great for when you are roasting lamb in the oven, also perfect for grilling and pan frying too. Just sprinkle over the meat and you are ready to cook.
• You could make this lamb seasoning into more of a lamb rub by giving it a grind up for a few minutes in a pestle and mortar. This will give you fine powder instead of the whole dried leaves which acts as more of a dry spice rub style of seasoning mix.
• Even though I have designed this recipe specifically for using with lamb, this mixture of flavours also pairs well with roast potatoes too.

Variations and substitutions

• I usually add dried marjoram to this seasoning mix, but I can't buy it here anymore so I have left it out of this recipe. If you are in the USA or elsewhere and have it on hand add ¼ teaspoon to this mix.
• Other herbs and spices that would make a good addition are dried sage (only use a little as it has a strong flavour), ground coriander seeds and onion powder.

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My Favourite Roast Lamb - this slow-roasted lamb shoulder will give you moist, tender, pull apart lamb that is so soft it shreds with just two forks.

Family Style Lamb Mince Pie - a rich and hearty family style pie made with lamb mince (ground lamb). Super easy using store-bought pastry sheets, everyone will love this rustic lamb pie!

Moroccan Style Lamb Shanks - soft, tender lamb shanks, slow cooked in middle-eastern inspired flavours like orange, paprika and cinnamon until the meat just falls away from the bone!

Lamb Stifado Recipe - a meltingly tender, slow-cooked stew of lamb shoulder with onions in a rich sauce spiced with cinnamon and cloves.