Best Deals on Legs of Lamb

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I used to think leg of lamb was only for fancy dinner parties or Easter. Then my neighbor, Steve, told me he buys them when they go on sale for under $5 a pound. He slow-cooks one on a Tuesday, and the whole hallway smells like garlic and rosemary. Now I’m that neighbor. You could be, too.

A leg of lamb isn’t just delicious—it’s forgiving. You can roast it, braise it, or even throw it in a slow cooker with some potatoes and carrots. It’s practically impossible to ruin, unlike those delicate salmon fillets that turn into rubber if you blink too hard.

Where to find the best deals (and not get scammed)

Your best bet is big-box stores like Costco or Sam’s Club, especially around holidays. I once snagged a boneless leg of lamb for $4.99 a pound two days after Easter. It was like finding a twenty-dollar bill in an old coat pocket—except tastier.

Don’t ignore local butcher shops, either. They often have “mystery meat” bags or bulk deals that aren’t advertised. Just ask, “Hey, any lamb on special?” and you might get a gem. A butcher once gave me a whole leg for half price because it was “last week’s stock.” It was perfect—just needed a little extra marinating time.

Extra Large Whole Lamb Leg 1.6-3.2kg (Halal) for £19.99 at FarmFoods

And here’s a little secret: check the “reduced for quick sale” section any day of the week. Sure, you might have to cook it that night or freeze it immediately. But that’s the trade-off for saving enough money to buy a nice bottle of wine to go with it. My husband calls that “the deal dance.”