Cordero al Horno in London: Slow-Roasted Spanish Lamb Explained
What is Cordero al Horno? Discover how Jamon Jamon serves its slow-roasted Spanish lamb and what to order with it in London.
Cordero al Horno is the kind of Spanish dish that changes the pace of a meal. Tapas arrive in small plates and disappear quickly; slow-roasted lamb asks you to settle in.
On the Jamon Jamon menu, our Cordero al Horno is slow-roasted with thyme, rosemary, red wine and extra virgin olive oil, then served with crispy roasted potatoes and a rich pan jus.
What is Cordero al Horno?
Cordero means lamb and al horno means oven-roasted. Across Spain, roast lamb appears in different regional styles, but the basic attraction is simple: long, gentle cooking gives the meat time to become tender while herbs, wine and roasting juices build flavour around it.
How we serve it at Jamon Jamon
Our version is marinated with thyme, rosemary, red wine and extra virgin olive oil before roasting. It comes with crispy roasted potatoes and pan jus, making it one of the more substantial dishes on the menu.
Tapas first, lamb afterwards?
That is a very natural way to build the meal. Start with two or three lighter tapas for the table, then make Cordero al Horno the richer main dish. Padrón Peppers, Gambas al Ajillo or Jamón Ibérico all give you a different texture before the lamb arrives.
What goes well with Cordero al Horno?
Because roast lamb is rich, contrast helps. Padrón Peppers bring something green and lightly smoky, while Gambas al Ajillo add seafood and garlic without repeating the same flavours.
If your table wants a fuller Spanish spread, add Patatas Bravas or Croquetas de Jamón before the lamb, but keep the number of richer plates under control so the meal does not become too heavy.
Where can you try Cordero al Horno in London?
Cordero al Horno is featured on the Jamon Jamon menu. You can plan your meal around it at our Soho or Belsize Park restaurants.
Soho
Jamon Jamon Soho is at 3 Caxton Walk, London WC2H 8PW. If you are not rushing to a theatre booking, Cordero al Horno suits a slower dinner with a few tapas first.
Belsize Park
Jamon Jamon Belsize Park is at 177 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 4QS. The neighbourhood setting works particularly well for the kind of longer lunch or dinner that roast lamb encourages.
Try Cordero al Horno at Jamon Jamon
Start with a few tapas, then let the slow-roasted lamb become the centre of the meal.